IMAGE  EVALUATION 
TEST  TARGET  (MT-3) 


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CIHM/ICMH 

Microfiche 

Series. 


CIHIVI/ICMH 
Collection  de 
microfiches. 


Canndiiin  Inttitut*  for  Historical  IVIicroreproductions  /  Inttitut  Canadian  da  microraproductions  historiqua 


Tachnieal  and  •IMiOflraphie  NotM/NotM  t«chniquM  m  bibliograpbiquM 


TlMOl 
tOtlMI 


Th«  Inttituta  haa  attamptad  to  obtain  tha  baat 
original  copy  availabia  for  filming.  Faaturaa  of  thia 
copy  which  may  ba  Mbllographieally  uniqua. 
which  may  altar  any  of  tha  imagaa  in  tha 
raproduction.  or  which  may  aignifieantly  ehanga 
tha  uaual  mathod  of  filming,  ara  ehaekad  baiow. 


□   Cdourad  covarar' 
Couvartura  da  eoulaur 


[~~|  Covara  damagad/ 


D 


D 
D 
D 

D 


D 


Couvartura  andommag^a 

Covara  raatorad  and/or  laminatad/ 
Couvartura  raataurAa  at/ou  palHeuMa 


□   Covar  titia  miaaing/ 
La 


titra  da  couvartura  manqua 


□  Colourad  mapa/ 
Cartaa  g4ographiquaa  m*  ooulaur 


Colourad  ink  (i.a.  othar  than  Mua  or  black)/ 
Bnera  da  couhnir  (i.a.  autra  qua  Maua  ou  noira) 


Colourad  plataa  and/or  illuatratlona/ 
Planohaa  at/ou  illuatratlona  an  eoulaur 


Bound  wHth  othar  matarlal/ 
RaM  avac  d'autraa  dooumanta 


Tight  bkiding  may  cauaa  ihadowa  or  diotortlon 
along  intarior  margin/ 

Larallura  aarria  paut  cauaar  da  i'ombra  ou  da  la 
diatoralon  la  kHig  da  la  marga  intirlaura 

Blank  laavaa  addad  during  raatoration  may 
appaar  within  tha  tavt.  Whanavar  poaaibla.  thaaa 
hava  baan  omittad  from  filming/ 
II  aa  paut  qua  oartainaa  pagaa  blanchaa  aJoutAaa 
iora  d'una  raatauration  apparaiaaant  dana  la  taRta. 
mala,  loraqua  cala  4tait  poaaibla.  eaa  pagaa  n'ont 
paa  *tA  fllmAaa. 

Additional  eommanta:/ 
Commantairaa  iuppl4mantairaa: 


L'Inatitut  a  microfilm*  la  mailiaur  axomplaira 
qu'il  lui  a  it*  poaaibla  da  aa  procurer.  Laa  ditails 
da  cat  axamplaira  qui  sent  paut-Atra  uniquaa  du 
point  da  vua  bibliographiqua,  qui  pauvant  modif  iar 
una  imaga  raproduita,  ou  qui  pauvant  axigar  una 
modification  dana  la  mithoda  normaia  da  f iimaga 
aont  indiqute  ci*daaaoua. 


D 


Colourad  pagaa/ 
Pagaa  da  eoulaur 


0  Pagaa  damaged/ 
Pagee 


D 
D 


andommagiaa 

reatored  and/oi 
Pagae  reatauriaa  et/au  peiliculies 

Pagae  diacoloured.  stained  or  foxei 
Pegee  dicoloriea,  tacheties  ou  piquias 

Pagae  deteched/ 
Pagae  ditechies 

8howthrough> 
Treneperence 


rn   Pagae  reetored  end/or  lemineted/ 

Q   Pagae  diacoloured.  steined  or  foxed/ 
Pegee 

r~~1  Pegee  deteched/ 
rn   Showthrough/ 


The  in 
poeell 
of  the 
filmln 


Origin 

bagini 

thalai 

alon, 

other 

firetp 

eion, 

or  lllu) 


r~|   Quality  of  print  variee/ 


QualitA  inigaia  da  I'impraeeion 

includee  eupplementery  meteriei/ 
Comprend  du  metiriei  eupplAmenteire 


Only  edition  eveiieble/ 
Seuie  «dition  dieponible 

Pegee  wholly  or  pertieliy  obacured  by  erreta 
slipa.  tiaauee.  etc..  heve  been  ref limed  to 
eneure  the  beet  possible  imege/ 
Lee  pegee  totelement  ou  pertieilement 
obecuroiee  per  un  feuillet  d'errete.  une  pelure, 
etc.,  ont  iti  flimiee  A  nouveeu  de  fepon  i 
obtenir  le  meiHeure  Imege  poaaibla. 


Tha  la 
ahallc 
TINUI 
which 

Mapa. 
diffan 
entire 
beginr 
right  I 
requir( 
methc 


TMe  item  Is  filmed  et  the  reduction  ratio  checked  below/ 

Ce  document  eet  flln«4  eu  taux  de  rAduetion  indlquA  ei-deeeoue. 


10X 

14X 

1IX 

ax 

2tX 

SOX 

J 

11X 

UN 

»x                  MX                  MX                  lax 

Th«  copy  fllmsH  h«r«  hat  bacn  raproduMd  thanks 
to  tiMi  ganarotlty  of: 

DouglM  Library 
Quaan't  Univarsity 


L'axamplaira  fNmA  fut  raproduit  grica  A  la 
04n4roalt«  da: 

Douglaa  Library 
Quaan'a  Univarsity 


quality 
lafllblHty 
tha 


Tha  imaflaa  appaarlng  hara  ara  tha 
poaslbia  oonaidarino  tha  condition 
of  tha  oriolnal  copy  and  in  kaaping 
filming  contract  spaciflcatlona. 


Original  coplaa  in  printad  papar  covara  ara  fllmad 
baginning  with  tha  front  covar  and  anding  on 
tha  iaat  paga  with  a  printad  or  llluatratad  impraa- 
sion.  or  tha  back  covar  whan  appropriata.  All 
othar  original  coplaa  ara  fllmad  baginning  on  tha 
first  paga  with  a  printad  or  llluatratad  impraa- 
slon,  and  anding  on  tha  iaat  paga  with  a  printad 
or  iliustratad  impraaai  "^n. 


Tha  last  racordad  frama  on  aach  microfioha 
shall  contain  tha  symbol  -^  (moaning  "CON- 
TINUED"), or  tha  symbol  ▼  (moaning  "END"), 
whichavar  appiias. 


Las  Imagas  suhrantaa  ont  it4  raproduitaa  avac  la 
plua  grand  soln.  compta  tanu  da  to  condition  at 
da  to  nattat*  da  i'axamptoira  film4.  at  an 
conf  ormiti  avac  las  conditions  du  contrat  da 
fHmaga. 

Laa  axamptoiraa  orlginaux  dont  to  couvartura  an 
papiar  aat  ImprlmAa  sont  film4s  an  commandant 
par  to  pramtor  ptot  at  an  tarmlnant  salt  par  to 
damtora  paga  qui  comporta  una  amprainta 
d'impraaalon  ou  d'llluatratlon,  soit  par  to  sacond 
ptot.  saton  to  cas.  Tous  laa  autras  axampialras 
orlginaux  sont  fiimte  an  commanpant  par  to 
pramlAra  paga  qui  comporta  una  amprainta 
dimpraaslon  ou  d'iiiustration  at  an  tarmlnant  par 
to  damlAra  paga  qui  comporta  una  taito 
amprainta. 

Un  daa  symbdas  sulvants  apparaftra  sur  la 
darnlAra  imaga  da  chaqua  microficha.  salon  la 
cas:  to  symbols  ^  signifto  "A  SUIVRE",  to 
symboto  ▼  signifto  "FIN". 


Maps,  ptotas.  charts,  ate.,  may  ba  fllmad  at 
diffarant  raduction  ratios.  Thosa  too  iarga  to  ba 
antiraly  included  in  ana  axpoaura  ara  fllmad 
baginning  in  tha  uppar  toft  hand  comar.  iaft  to 
right  and  top  to  bottom,  aa  many  framaa  as 
raquirad.  Tha  following  dtograms  illustrata  tha 
mathod: 


Las  cartas,  pianchas.  tablaaux.  ate.  pauvant  Atra 
fllmia  A  daa  taux  da  rAduction  diff Arants. 
Lorsqua  to  document  ast  trap  grand  pour  Atra 
raproduit  9n  un  saul  clichA.  II  aat  fllmA  A  partir 
da  i'angto  supArtour  gaucha.  da  gaucha  A  drolta. 
at  da  haut  an  bas.  an  pranant  to  nombra 
d'Imagaa  nAcassaira.  Laa  dtogrammas  sulvants 
illustrant  to  mAthoda. 


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PREFACE. 


r  1864.  br 
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In  ofTerlnf  tbt  foWvwhig  Vtmu  tor  th«  p^rmal  of  a  generoM  ani 
intilligent  pablfe,  I  coofldentlj  look  forwaid  to  i  kind  ricpptioa  of 
thii,  ibe  firat>bora  olfoprinf  of  inj  idmo.  JElptn  mi  rearad  in  tbo 
Proriooi  of  Hew  Brnnawick,  Ikom  07  w^Hmt  fonth  I  haro  baon 
imbued  wftb  a  ttnmg  lore  of  mj  natiTt  landi  and  a  warm  iatarMi  fei 
all  eonnected  witb  ito  history.  In  the  anonli  of  the  pait,  perhapa 
nothing  stands  oat  in  bolder  relief  than  tbe  trials  and  prirationa 
which  oar  forefsthers  weio  oompellod  to  andeito,  and  the  dangers  bj 
which  they  were  snrroonded,  from  the  inborn  hostility  of  tho  Indian 
to  the  White,  too  often  ibsterad  and  fiid  by  the  oontending  powera 
tbemselres.  It  seems  sctroely  credible  to  ns,  acenstomed  to  a  higher 
dTiliaation,  that  snch  soenea  sbonld  ocear,  and  sneh  means  be  need, 
as  were  only  too  common,  in  the  war  between  the  English  and  Vreneh 
of  that  period.  But  the  page  of  History  plainly  shows  that  sndi 
thinirs  were,  alas  I  but  too  true ;  and  whUe  we  look  back  with  a  kind 
•f  pitying  horror  on  the  past,  we  rejoice  that  ProTldenee  baa  permit- 
ted as  to  lire  at  a  period  when  such  things  are  known  but  by  tradition, 
and  Christianity  and  edaeation  haTO  extended  their  mild  and  benefl- 
cent  sway.  Keeping  those  fcats  in  riew,  I  hare  ^ndeaTored  to  portmy 
Iha  Yicissitndes  experienced  by  one  of  the  early  settleia  and  hii 
friends,  and  shall  Ibel  amply  recompensed,  should  my  humble  eflbrta 
meet  with  a  cordial  reception  from  my  fellow  countrymen. 

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CANTO  1. 
The  loyel^  iii66ia»  "wliotie  ^Uuriaas  ligHt, 
Bj  heaven  bif^ameid  ibo  oheer  t^e  night. 
Had  spread  her  wiietf  fight  il^ar» 
Just  mounting  her  jbaunip&al  oai;. 
And  casting  o'er  tier  laob  flie  clQU(i9 
Varying  the  tinting  or  h^rshiroud, 
O'er  woodS|i[ndbrodks»  and"  hllJb,  acd  dalefl,^  ^ 
And  b'et  our  nbrtheM  snoWy  taledy 
Where  dark  Penobscot  winds  its  way, 
Until  it  gaiibs  the  narrow  bay, 
Which  b^ai^  its  name,  (somd  native  wore   - 
Perhaps  a  beast,  or  man,  orliird,) 
As  bays  or  streami^^^^Hiuch  the  belief—^ 
Were  *named  for  some  great  ancient  chief, 
The  chiefs  of  their  own  native  wood 
For  ages  made  their  empire  good. 
To  fish,  or  ^nt,  the  season  round*-* 


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Each  tribe  on  its  allotted  ground.     ^ 

The  natives,  formed  hj  nature  radOi 

Exposed  lo^tti,  iid  alfotiiittiaMooajf  T 

Their  hardj  frames,  to  toil  inured, 

PrivaUoA  easily  «kdii^  |  -^  ^*^  -* 

Bi^ve,  noble,  warlike,  ^fie^rqeitnd  mid — 

The  same  ^.  fc^tone  ficoifned 

Kind,  if  br  rad^^fiitolfte^ 

And  ne'e^  il^ot^^ 

Bnt  vengeance  wM|M^1i[eeW|^ 

And  seldom  en3^  b^t  wii^  iilb.  ;'      ; 

Sucb^w^s  th|Dr«H^|Our.fat^  .       ,  .,  «q 

When  first  the^  i^ucjbe^.t^^^^f^^ 

When  first  tft^^  **iMiijrf^yrer*'*  bow  crew  i  // 

Of  Piligrims  We,  t^  j^ere  but  Ijnil 

But^thre^^o|^^^,y 

The  Saxon  race|ba^3pr^fioiast  >         -oiij^i 

That  now  Abe  foreslj  iwr^W  Wp^i^h    ,o  a^^^  »i 
Had  given  way  to  manj  a  town;  //^r 

And  fields  of  |^in  the  toil  repaid  i  y 

«  Tho  shin  that  h<»^  Mi*  ilwt  Snglfili  MwittS  It  Vcv  Voglttii 
v«i  calied  tM  M  ajfltwer.  n. 

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Of  tilli 
The  nal 
And  oi 
Fnllmj 
Who  lei 
With  wl 
InMf 
Somegi 
Or  in  k 
Some  si 
Some  di 

But  the 
That  ho 
They  ei 
Of  whei 
Wars  wi 
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TBI  <»fltBAlt0. 

Of  iiUin^  earth,  the  mas^  trade. 

The  natives  viewed  "titli  j^Iibi^  iti^V 

And  ofb  vMik  y^k^iilti^M  tre ; 

Full  many  was  the  oj^^essed  man, 

Who  left  hil  hoBie  in  disitent  iJEOd^ 

With  wife  and  babes  in  wil^  tb  roam, 

In  Massachusetts  febid  ft  l^>iiie^ 

Some  gave  their  blobd  in  baMe  fitrffe, 

Or  in  keen  tortnents  eided^lffe:; 

Some  slain  and  sca^d  in  wood  and  brake^ 

Some  died  bj  torMife  lit  the  4tak^. 

CANTO  Hi -^- 
Bat  the  English  so  Ucr^ase J  i^iind 

That  hostlie  tj^bes  liooti  Idsl  their*  ground; 

They  extended  east,  and  abu^;  and  ^est^ 

Of  where  they  &ifslsat^#n  to  1^; 

Wars  with  th^  t'reniSh  aliready  stajned^^  '  ^  ^ 

'Twas  in  the  second  deo^ge'i  f^i^, 

The  fieldt'aiidlilldjI^Wlthnobie  Mood, 

So  freely  shmd  fdi^eountr^'s  good. 

For  Louis  to  his^lavoritea  gave, 

FreQQh  nobles  ciafty,  proud  and  brave. 

Grants  ojf  ih^t  fertile  dountrj 


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TBI  OnR  BAND. 

From  fbrty-00^  Wfiflgf?-tiiw  r  . 

Degrees  of  jiorth,  where  XJaitw^  frwf,,  51^^  ^  . 

Had  long  exploriBd  t|iie  colppT, :  ^.-^  Ij   4 

Quebec  sprang  jSioM;  fi^ 

Then  Moni?^^  the  Wand,  town*  ?^  f  ^  ^ w 

And  several  other  towns  of  name,     . 

B/  destiny  fi|:^d  fi^  ftture  %p»»|^^ij  ^r^  ^ 

A^d  on  the  banks  of  fiutr  J3^^^^ 

The  8(^8^  of  f!ra«Qe  #i  1^  ^igf,  >,,  . 

The  French  an^ J^ndian^  gaming  free,     -  .^  .^,  p^ 

Together  lived  in  kiqrm<|i|7^  /  ^ 

Thns  wh^n  8t€^  warfare  roUed  its  tide^  {  u^£ 
Together  were  they  side  bj  side  5  ^ifrtriT)  y>H1' 
Far  from  Acf^ia'sf ,  distant  wildi  ;,  v  .:  Ki 
The  Melli(4te4  <ster»iifttute'a  child)  rfllw^^r^ 
If  his  French  fa^er  should  xieqaestrfi  jar  ki;?/!  ' 
Would  anx^  to  see  his  wypngs  redre6sed$  a  mlT 
He  would  descend  wlihj  fire  an^  knifon 

♦Jacques  CartiM  was  Ili6  flrit  f  Aiich  Bsi4g«tor  that  «3cplJ««tlii 

St.  Lawrence.  i   , 

tThe  preieAt  PMfvinMi  of  New  i^AuiswIoM  klftd  Nota  SeotU'Wiif 
^rmerly  called  Acadia  b^^Ae  FriQeli.  ! 

I  TIm  3t.  J«3iii  Indiaiki  were  alwajt  called  Mellidtee. 


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Kor  spared  he  babe  or  m$>&er'fl  life; 
E'en  cattle  lomng  on  fir  hill, 
In  his  wild  rage  he  6ft  would  Mil. 
Thus  peaceful  hamlets  wrapped  in  flatties 
And  captives  running  gauntlet  f^es/  ' 
Were  pleasant  si^td  for  him  to  ymW^ 
If  it  was  Englidi  Blood  iSkfff&t&W. 
Tho'  ofb  in  vengeance  tithied  biM^k, 
The  hjardy  woodsmian  on  hJartt^MSki    ^ 
And  with  the  natives  wbtdd  engage, 
And  bloody  fight  and  iratfiite  ifti^i 
Thus  many  days  those  setderi^  passed, 
Not  knowing  which  vrottld  be  thi^  last. 
From  where  Penobscot  witidlf  its  vTa^, 
From  the  land  of  lakes*  unto  its  bay/ 

To  where  the  tall  White  Mountain^  join 
Themselves  unto  New  !Ebmpshire's  line; 
These  lands  were  ravaged  far  and  wide. 
By  the  painted  race  of  many  a  tribe; 
And  what  I  purpose  to  define 
Took  place  in  seventeen  fifty rnine, 
When  the  whole  breadth  of  our  fhmtier 


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Was  desolation^  deatli  and  fear; 
Yet  on  the  dark  Penobscot  sidei 
And  far  above  the  reach  of  tide. 
There  many  a  hardy  pioneer 
Resolved  to  live  in  spite  of  fear. 
A  lovely  vale  through  whici^  a  brook 
Unto  Penobscot  river  took 
Its  course,  first  watering  this  fair  vale, 
Itself  for  miles  a  fertile  swale. 
Without  a  hill  to  change  the  scene, 
Or  break  the  view  of  lovely  green; 
While  down  upon  the  western  side 
Some  broken  hilly  lands  divide 
This  valley  from  some  other  vale— ^ 
Perchance  from  mountaini  hill  and  dale. 

CANTO  V. 

Those  pioneers,  a  hardy  raoe, 
WeU  skilled  in  4shing,  war  and  chase. 
By  friendship's  deepest  ties  were  bound. 
For  all  did  move  on  dangerous  ground. 
Thus  when  men'a  interests  are  ibe  same. 
And  interest  becomes  a  common  name, 


oT 


Friend 
Or  dis{ 
Althou 
Their  t 
Thus  TV 
Theea] 

B¥?h^ 
Tb  i  gr( 

/.nd  wl 
ItsfVag 
They'd 
Or  fish 
But  in  { 
Their  tr 
And  Sal 
Himself 
small 
l^rom  pi 


FriendAip  is  nfttaral  as  bre^bs 
Or  dissolution  afber  deai^» 
I  Although  from  different  climes  they  came, 
Their  toils  and  dangers  were  the  same. 
I  Thus  when  sweet  spring  in  grace  disclosed 
I  The  earth,  long  hid  by  winter  snows, 
{ijs^b  would  bis  humble  station  fill, 
Tb  (J  ground  to  cultivate  and  till ; 
|l.nd  when  hot  summer's  sidtry  breeze. 
Its  fVagsanoe  spread  among  the  trees, 
They'd  hunt  the  bear  and  bounding  deev, 
Or  fish  in  brook,  or  river  clear  ; 
But  in  all  toils,  on  brook  or  land. 
Their  trusty  weapons  kept  in  hand ; 
A^d  Sabbath  mom  each  would  betake, 
iQimself  to  church  among  the  brake— 
small  rude  chapel,  where  was  heard 
lip'rom  pious  lips,  the  sacred  word. 

CANTO  VI. 

I'Twas  when  sweet  spring  with  varied  hue, 
[ad  decked  the  fields  y^ith  flowers  new, 
^ud  heavenly  powers,  rich  in  grace,     ^^ 


^ 


4    ^i: 


13 


Had  blessed  the  earth^-^tnan's  resting  place. 
It  chanced  one  evening  Very  late^ 
Two  comrades  in  the  tavern  sat— ^  * 

A  lonely  inn  down  in  the  vale, 
Where  oft  was  heard  the  hunter's  tale- 
Conversing  low,  in  earnest  tone, 
And,  save  the  host,  they  were  alone. 
One  was  tall  and  spare  of  frame, 
f^ormed  for  toil  or  hunting  game  ; 
His  dark  brown  hair^  well  tinged  with  grey. 
Around  his  brow  hung  carelessly  ; 
His  flashing  eyes  and  features  told 
A  spirit  not  to  be  controlled. 
He  spoke  with  freedom,  not  with  fear. 
Of  Indian  actions  far  and  near. 
While  speaking  thus,  in  earnest  tone. 
The  light  upon  his  comrade  shone  ; 
It  showed  a  face  where  middle  age, 
Had  lightly  set  its  signet  sage  ; 
With  soft,  black  eyes  and  glossy  hair. 
His  tone  was  mild,  his  features  fair; 
His  massive  forehead,  broad  and  high, 


Showi 

That 

And 

A  fac< 

From 

Whilsi 

8how< 


The  el 
"I  did 
But  st 
Tojoiij 
These 
And  pi 
But  Ice 
My  plf 
Youki 
But  th 
HisSq 
With^ 
And  w 
Of  all 


•»?■, 


nu  opiN  ujMu 


U 


Showed  plain  to  eacH  observing  eje  ,  ■    'W 

That  greatness,  nobleness  of  soul. 
And  genius,  formed  in  nature's  piould  jj^ 

A  face  of  which  the  m^jesijy        ^  .j[ 

From  groveling  passions  seemed  quite  free. 
Whilst  his  broad  chest  and  shoulders  square^ 
Showed  might7  strength  to  slumber  there. 

CANTO  Vn.  ,  Boi^ 

The  elder  spake,  "Well,  George,"  he  said, 
"I  did  not  moan  you  to  upbraid, 
But  still  I  think  you'd  better  choose 
To  join  the  scheme  that  I  propose. 
These  Indians  are  too  false  to  love, 
And  proofs  I'll  add  to  tliose  I  gave. 
But  lest  your  patience  should  grew  cold, 
My  plan  to  you  I  will  unfold. 
You  know  that  Blacksnake's  not  at  home. 
But  through  the  northern  wilds  doth  roam ; 
His  Squaw  has  now  the  sole  command. 
With  Wauban  of  the  bloody  hand. 
And  with  them  bide  not  more  than  two 
Of  all  his  howling,  thieving  crew. 


X5-^ 


■» 


4!'*^^. 


14 


nil  0P1N  BAUD, 


Would  it  not  be  a  noble  thing, 

To  render  service  to  otir  BLing 

And  country,  George?  for  well  we  know. 

Each  redskin  round  us  is  our  foe. 

'Tis  not  three  years  sfnoe  first  they  cam^ 

From  the  dark  north  like  winter'ET  rain, 

To  poison  all  "^e  good  that  sptun^ 

From  any  Indians  tis  amcing.  < 

They  hate  un  much,  wkicl^  they  will  show 

If  nhanoe  they  get  to  strike  a  blow, 

Which  they'll  soon  iad^  you  may  depend, 

This  is  my  firm  opinion^  finend. 

IVe  often  watched  their  dark  divan. 

While  they  were  forming  men^  a  plan, 

With  our  own  Indians,  up  to  iise, 

And  massacre  us  by  surprise, 

And  you  remember  well  the  night. 

When  tidings  came  of  Braddock's  fight; 

How  the  red  devils  danced  with  joy. 

They  thought,  in  secret, — ^but  a  boy^ 

One  of  my  sons,  there  chanced  to  be 

In  those  dark  woods,  and  sold  to  me 


Hn  OPtW  BAHB. 


[e  saw  them  dance  and 
[The  woods  did  with  therr*  echo^  ring: 
<*Death  to  the  English/'  ifien  did  tai^e 
iFrom  their  brown  Hps-as  in  the  dajrs 
They  burned  Wald6,  and  with  pain 
I  telly  lor  father  there  was  slaih. 
My  brother,  too,''  he  clenched  his  teetii 
And  choked,  but  tears  to  his  relief 
Did  quickly  come;  but  tiiose  he  dashed 
Away,  yet  from  his  dark  eyes  flashed 
Keen  lightning  glances  84$  he  spoke, 
Emotions  oft  his  utterance  broke. 

CANTO  vin. 

«0h,  yes,  George  Milbum,  pray  that  fate 

May  save  us  ere  it  is  too  late; 

For  I  can  say,  and  y^t  not  boast, 

Of  knowledge  of  this  redskin  host 

I  have  as  much  as  any  man 

Who  in  those  northern  wildi  doth  stand. 

Connecticut,  the  land  of  truth, 

Was  where  I  passed  my  early  youth,  • 

Until  I  reached  fair  manhood's  prime, 


Tli 


IK  J 


f(  '' 


s:•^i«t. 


t^ 


nm  9m  lUMD. 


!■     , 


4 


Then  Indiiais  ocenpied  jb^  time. 

For  eighteen  yeais  I  wa»  their  foe, 

Ab  many  have  good  canse  to  know; 

For  oft  in  bi^e  I  kayo  stood^ 

And  oft  have  shed  Ihe  red  man's  blood; 

Oft  through  Acadia'fl  wilds  I've  passed^ 

And  by  S^,John  my  tents  haye  cast, 

And  from  long  watching  well  I  know 

Each  sayage  round  us  is  our  foe; 

Besides,  a  Frenchman*  late  waa  seen 

Vnth  Paris  cap  and  oo^^  of  green, 

With  Blacksnake  winding  thro'  the  wood—* 

Such  yisitors  bode  little  good. 

Now  join  my  scheme,  it  is  complete. 

To  kill  each  red-skinned  Mellicite. 

As  sables  bound  upon  the  hares. 

We'll  bound  upon  them  unawares; 

They  are  good  nine — I  ask  but  fiye 

To  kill  or  take  them  all  aliye." 

CANTO  IX. 

Peorge  Milbum  mused  as  such  as  he 

S^«  Fmnch  «mlHiriM  "wnt  oommon  among  I  the  IndUni,  in  thoM 
•jf/ hiring  and  tneonraging  thoM  to  wag*  war  with  the  Englifh. 


^A'fiHUl-»ma 


m 


Can  only  inuse  iniiiiiseiy.  '  ^ 

JHe  thought  on  ftttiire  waw  akd  strife 
jThat  only  end  wilJi  fbemttn^  lifb  ;    '^^ 
He  thought  of  children,  fathers,  wives; 
The  cost  and  sacrifice  of  Hyeis; 
Then  silence's  paJb^l  trance  he  br<^, 
And  turning  round, Mfi^  words  he  spoke: 
"Forgive,  deat*  Burwell,  if  yciu  can, 
But  I  must  differ  ^m  your  plan. 
For  dreadM  war  will  surely  break 
Upon  us  if  those  lives  we  take. 
The  Quoddy  tribe  that  we're  ainoUg 
Most  dearly  would  avenge  the  wrong; 
Though  Blacksnake's  of  another  tribe,    * 
He  sits  as  brother  by  the  side 
Of  Moxus  and  the  Lowering  Brow^ 
And  other Varlike  chiefs  I  trow. 
He  smokes  in  council  just  the  same 
As  if  from  them  he  took  his  na,me. 
While  Moxus  always  friendship  bore 
To  every  white  on  this  wild  shore, 
He  must  not  think  I  bc^r  a  p«ii 


i  h; 


hii.F.. 


iil 


10 


oO 


u  tl 


» 


!nmi,DP9iij|A|n», 


! 


Ir 


Of  hate  Or  malice  in  my  hearl,^  < 

For  now  lie  tbkiks  I  am  Ms  friend, 

And  war  with  him,  where  wQul^it  ^^d? 

But  one  strpipg  building  in  the  glen, 

And  at  the  most  not  ptji  men, 

VHao  most  have  wiv^s  and  children  de^r, 

Their  happy  homes  and  h^arthl  to  pheer* 

No !  not  for  931  J^g  ((Jfeorge's  power  . 

Would  I  make  ^ar  oi^e  wgle^lipar. 

Or  move  for  blood  one  inch  from  jienee. 

Or  fight  unless  'twas  in  dcf^n^e 

Of  our  sweet  homee  anS  kindred  dear— 

Bat  meanwhile  let's  be  of  good  cheer, 

And  try  by  gifts  and  friendship  true 

These  savage  natives  to  subdue; 

So  now,  my  friend,  this  couns^  take; 

Go  home  and  dream  not  of  Blacksnakfi." 

CANTO  X. 

The  moon  had  risen  bright  and  fair. 
Each  wild  beast  slumbered  in  his  laii*, 
!Elie  hawks  and  eagleli,  birds  of  prey. 
No  longer  winged  their  forwird  way,  ^  ^^^^^ 


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jy'U) 


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tat  on  some  spreading  Israncheshyb,    ,     .      ^ 
Lwaited  n|<^pi  m  easftern  sky  j  .  ^  ^ 

\o  sound  to  bi^ak  ttie^sileiice  sM,        .  .^T 

icept  a&r  pn  distant  Mu  .    ' 

}me  famished  wolf  now  nowiing  fan, 
Jcared  hj  the  tents  of  cliristian  man;     I  \  '  7. 
Lnd  treading  o  er  tne  verdure  green    '         ^ 
mamj  %ure  mignt  be  seen 
dch  passfed  ine  qaiiips  an^  lipusjds  rude: 
)n  on  his  way  he  paused  iind  stood    ..     «    r    a 
js  It  some  subject  chafed  his  mind, 
Lud  still  that  face,  sq  miU'^and  Mn^ 
jwod'  nought;  .o5f  .iatired^  pri^e  or  fear. 

[Again  his  forward  course  he'd  steer, 

But  grief  and  sorrow  filled  his  breast, 

IHis  hearfc  was  with  a  load  oppressed; 

And  musing  still  kept  on  the  road,  ^ 

Until  he  reached  a'hduse  th^t  ^tood 

'Part  from  <3ie  rdst,  the  hill  beside, 

A  vale  in  front,  formed  to  divide 

|lt  from  the  river,  dark  and  free, 
'hat  flowed  along  so  graoefuUy. 


it 


■«    *•  v^  »•,, 


tHl 


tst^.mr 


An  ^  of  iiAfiytneis  ra^ 

Which  in  these,  mldsr  was  sel4^  iTc 

The  garden  waited  aroimd  if^  care, 

(For  plants  and  floFert  hIo8eK>fiaed  j^^ 

And  here  an  ebn  and  ik^tp  an  oall:. 

Which  fironi  the  house,  the  n<wrtfc  iliiiaa  fcwfe^ 

ore  he  reacjied  the  door, 
And  cast  his  eyes  the  YiHage  o'ei^f 
Where  dwelt  tie  %iidate^^^ 
And  pity  forced  iroiahinik  a, tear*^.  * 
He  knelt  doiim  on  the.  cold  door  J^tone, 
And  fervently  he  prayed  ajoij'fey 
Alone !  I  said— |io,  H^  who 
And  answers  trie'  and(*f^ent  ptayers 
Had  listened  from  His  holy  throne — 
I  dare  not  say  he  was  alone. 

jGAmo  tl. 

*«0,  gracious  Father/ ^  thus  he  prayed, 
"Deign  to  vouchsafe  to  us  thine  aid,^ 
And  give  me  words  to  pray  aright, 
For  all  must  sphng  from  thy  great  might. 
Great  God !  I  fear  thy  mighty  hand 


fi  il 


\n  illy 


.)••■■..  V-.'.iy 


",';?*!* 'rg*^  ■•■*"'"  6  "»,'-'^'.^''"' " 


THB  OPm  HAHD. 


21 


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11 


0 

-ft 


stretched  in  vei^ahoe  ^'er  th^  Und; 
^or  sinful  cleeds  tib^  wrath  has  emfk^t 
[ust  we  be  driveot  firom  pur  hcbvie  ? 
■"or  wars,  oh,  Lord^  are  semi^ts  thine, 

mt  down  to  scourge  this,  lovelj  vine, 

ich  ijioahaat  planted  fair  an^  i&eo 

wild  woods  €^  Am^^, 
)h.  Lord!  hay^ Qierey  oi^  oijur  jrace-^ 
^oor  erring  mortals^  giire-  U9  gi^aoe^ 

id  save  us  fironi  each  n%Yf^  foa 

tt  in  these  wilds  would  lay  us  low« 
Int  still,  o\k  Lord,  if  flfuch  thy  will, 
'hat  cruel  Indians  should  us  kijl^ 
^e  pray  that  thou  our  souls  wiU  take, 

id  save  us  thine,^for  Jesus'  sake." 

rose  and  gently  tapped  i^e  door, 
[^  heard  a  light  steg  on  the  floor, 
»Is  that  my  George?"  "Yes,  love,"  saidhe-^^" 

le  door  was  opened  speedily 
\y  sylph-like  form  d  lovely  mien,    ' 

rely  in  courts  or  cities  seen;  ^  ^^^^^* 

[o  dazzling  charms,  but  gentie  j^raoo'  '  ^ 


.f!W 


m 


2r 


TBE  OPJBN   n^KV, 


a  (ij. 


.;i!t^: 


Adorned  ca<j!i  liiie^  St  fliat  swetit  iacc; 

Those  azure  eyes  of  hekVenty  tfce, 

Told  of  a  nature  Mild  and  time; 

But  why  desciSy  p  %pe  'b6  Mt  ? 

AU  earthty  goodn^s^i^c^n!^ 

«*Speak,  deoi^i  toyldv^,^vihM 

Has  cast  its  shadow  on  thyliirbwy 

Ah,  me!  Ife^MiS^m^mMS''^    '      ' 

Of  Indian  warfSire'in' this  vale,  V  - 

Or  have  we  lost  soinie^dtufing  Mend  ^    -'[ 

We  know  oui:  troift^^  netet  eicf.  ^* 

Speak,  George,  aiiS  eas^  my  anxious  hteast. 

For  thy  kind  nature  cannot  rest; 

When  others  grieve,  ybu  too  must  kbum. 

By  others'  cares  your  heiektt  is  torn.*^ 

OAM)ilI. 
*  '<0h!  dear  Matilda,  days  have  come  "^ 

When  warefare  reacbefs  fe^^  our  home; 
The  savage  hordes  shew  hostile,  mien. 
And  French  among  them  have  been  ceen.  •  v  !^ 
We  must  begin  to  gur^rd  our  glen»  : 
And  »9v^  ox  «<»U  ouv  liveslike  menj  ^^ 


ittl  OVBM  UiiNf* 


^  .  M 


d  X  for  6n6  mt^  iow  pi^pare  '^"^  f^| 

0  guard  odrselyes  and  cMldifeli  Jeaf  ^  "^ 

fearnotdefti&mMldestfor^        .fii  oi;^:iiJ 

've  faced  ifo  ba^  Mid  tHe  stottil,  '^^'*^'    "  * 
at  when  your  safefy  is  at  stake,  ^    *^ 

t  mi^ht  joaj  pride  iind  (^tixage  'teeak.      '  ^^ 
K^d  oar  dear  bal^«'G6d 


i;-<fit 


Protect  them  wit^%  idp?y  ^  a^^^^       .'  ^    ^^^ 
^)'U  strive  at  fet^  i&l 4 tt^,  ^^ ^^  ^ 
tot  taiist  in  Frttvi^e^^  ^^ 

[•Dear  Geiirge,^' 'she  iaid,w^  teat^  aitfroll^^ 
^ich  tidings  had  o'erWh^lmed  her  s^ ' '^^^  ^^ 
pl've  prayed  Wiat  ty('^^a:'jpatA  ^  IkxiSlS^ 
:hat,  Wit  distint;  Jiye,  oif  soofi^^  i.i>B^ii^i^  woH 
lither  in  siokhe^  or  ii  g6^e-^  ]  ^^m^M 

)o  die  with  thee,  I  aisk  no  more.  '[  ^      ' 


ind  if  our  hashes  dhotild  die  ill 
)he7  ne'er  will  wander  from  the 
tot  rise,  His  name  to  glorify, 
id  meet  their  parents  in  the  isky.** 

CANTO  XIII. 

ras  tibus  this  couple  passed  their  time 
ffiiil  the  clock  struck  midnight's  chime, 


d4 


TBI  OnaT  BAMO. 


i-iiJ'. 


■  ■,  '     « 


''.';      >    . 


i  >;  t  < 


Then  laid  them  down  to  seek  thl^t  rei^t    ; 
By  wUchowrip^a^iisiir^iSp  ble^v 
little  they  dreamed  thei^  w^  .,^,,:^  ^ 

Two  deadly  fojjs  ttiisSr  Wcflfis  1^  l^ei^^       ,j(^  ,,y 
Two  redskins  fierce,  of  mighty  fem?^^  aod^nav 
Who  to  the  cott^e,wg?ly;  w?>€^,  ' ,  ^^^.^•^rrj  r;\\ 

Soon  a«  thf)  iniuates  said:  t«>  re^rfi^, 

One  to  the  ot^i^.thM|^4#rf?PP4^^ 
"The  wigwam  fl^/pf  Ojen  BD^df     ,       ]Y^^ 
The  saohem*  of  thit  j^geef  l^i^  ]  ti.il 

W^^  parjb  ij^th  pjesents,  partnith  hril)ey>    ,(| 
Has  won  th^ V«ftf  <«[  hafr  ou^  p^^,     :  ^  ^j^^.^^i 
Thofj^  cnrsed  jangoiBs  shoot  our  |;ame-^  , .  ^^y^j 
How  changed  is  |2l  since  h^re  they  ci^jd,)    ^ 
Our  forests  and  our  hills  they  rpam, . ;     j  ^^^|, 
Until  our  tribes  hav^  aoaroe  a  honiie;  ^^  ^ 

But  Blaoks^ake  1^^  ;tiie  ti»^e  is  n^«r ,,     ^  |^^^ .] 
When  we  must  clear  tnem  out  from  herct 

And  drive  them  to  the  d^ades  of  hell» 


!fT    7f<! 


•  Chtoft,  or  men  tio^  M  brMiit*  WMIiM^llad  Meheau.  < 

t  TlM  term  "TwikM ''  if  »f  Indim  fovi^f n  of  the  word  EnglishJ 

which  thev  conid  not  pr^ooyiiiee.  The  netreit  approach  they  coaldl 

make  to  that  muA  hataf  ^'yimce^^*  whMi  in  tine  hecnne  oorm^^ 

10  the  preient  ttfEHi,  x<Wl(f«.  ' )  li )ii 


it 


ax. 


<><i 


H 


PW?,^ 


t  t 


th«wordBnfUihJ 
•roach  they  co»l4| 
h«fi«n«  corovwo 


Wiik  fiends  and  Mkhehant*^  to  dwe^/'         '^^^ 

Hd  paused,  then  lM)th  in  siknoe  stood^— 

I  First  viewed  ^e  nrer  then  the  wood;  I 

Then  for  a  momenineithet  spoke-^ 

I  At  length  the  other  silence  broke* 

GANTO  XIVi  i 

* <Our  runneifs  who  Were  lately  sent) 
)o  the  Northern  tribes  with  speed  liiey  went, 
iWill  soon  return,  and  then  we'U  know 
JHow  the  French  fieither  rates  each  foe;t 
^or  I've  heard  say  in  former  times, 
[ow  silver  flowed  as  from  the  mines, 
^or  English  scalps^  when  Gastinel  good 
^as  sent  across  the  roaring  flood,  if 

Ir  great  salt  lake,§  to  cheer  our  heart, 
ind  bade  us  keep  our  weapons  sharp ; 
Snough  I've  sidd  of  days  gone  by, 
^or  now  this  Open  Hand  must  die. 

*  The  north-Mttern  trtbdf  fMli«Te(t  In  the  exiitenee  of  an  eril  ipiritf 
rhich  they  termed  Michehant.      * 

t  The  Frertdh  OoTemment  paid  their  Indian  anxiUariei  large  innit 
it  icalpi  and  captfvea  taken  in  thil  wiar. 

I  Baron  de  Caatine»  a  celebrated  French  official,  wlio  reiided  aftw 

in  prior  to  the  date  of  our  tale,  near  the  town  which  now  bean  hit 
ime. 

S  The  oeean  was  teraied  hj  Indlani  the  |ntt  Mdt  lakt,  '^ 


And,  Logan,  s^ey  the  time  had  cbme  •     '  i  ^ 
That  Open  Hand  must  cease  to  roam  ; 
This  chance  CHikoe  lost,  the  Open'  Band 
Will  soon  collect  a  mighty  band, 
And  fight  us  long  with  utmost  art. 
Before  from  these  fair  plains  they'll  part. 
But  him  once  gcme,  the  rest  we'll  slay, 
Aa  warm  south  winds  melt  snow  away. 
My  father's'spirit  is  roaming  wide,** 
Since  Lovewell  fought  with  Paugus'  tribe. 
And  when  night  winds  are  howling  by, 
My  father's  spirit  then  is  nigh. 
And  whispers,  ^Mathla  I  rengeance  take 
On  yangee  whiteskins  for  my  sake.' 
So  now's  the  time,  for  loud  he  calls. 
Let's  slay  this  man,  and  bum  those  walls, 
And  make  his  squaw  and  children  know 
What  ours  so  often  undergo." 

CANTO  XV. 
The  plan  conceived — one  moment  mute — 
They  two  rushed  forth  to  execute. 

*  It  WM  the  belief  that  the  fpiriti  of  deceaied  warriors  hover 
near  their  Mende  «ntil  their  deaths  w.ere  aTenged. 


TKB  OPIN  lU^O* 


warrlori  hoTti 


f.S' 


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,  A 
r 


n 


iike  hungry  bea^  with  eager  stroke 

?he  door  and  windows  1)oth  they  broke, 

ind  rushing  fi^roely  thro*  the  haJl, 

i'or  Open  Hand  did  loudly  Cftll. 

feorge  Milbum  heard  the  heavy  stroke 
|0f  hatehet  which  the  window  broke. 

[id  rifle  which  h^d  o'er  him  hung     % 

[e  seized  as  firem  the  bed  be  sprung, 
|And  e'er  they  twice  for  hha  did  call, 

[e  stood  before  them  in  the  hall. 
mi,  Mathla !  Logan !  well  he  knew 

?hose  Indians — those  ungrateful  two; 

^or  oft  he'd  fed  them  wi^Qi  good  grace, 

^hen  famine  stared  them  in  the  face.f 

\\it  avarice  and  vengeful  ire 

tueiiched  grateful  thoughts  and  good  desire. 

!he  moon  which  shone  through  lattice  bright,   j^ 

^or  hostile  deeds  gave  ample  light, 

ind  as  Qeorge  Milbum  raised  his  gun, 
hatchet  at  his  head  was  flung ; 

Lud  that  moment,  when  the  call 

If  death  flew  with  his  vengeful  ball, 

Ftmine  wm  Terj  common  MDong  the  sorth<>tMttni  Uibti. 


,ti 


'j.'C^a 


// 


it 
^1 


28  fRi  OPBI  HAHD. 

Old  Logan  feS,  ftn4^  purple  gore  •     ^  '^  ; 

Did  front  hbf  dark  brecist  guG^ihig  poor., 

Whilst  his  keen  axe  a  lodging  fonnd 

Ift  MiUmm's  armr— a  ghastfy  Woimd; 

The  pardeis  dbod  ft  ikoment  miite, — 

Stem  silence  reigned — ^none' moved  a  Ibot^ 

Till  Milbum's  old^t  child— a  boy, 

His  father's  hdpe,  and  mother's  joy— 

A  youth  of  iburteen  stttemers  teitf 

With  jet  black  eyeii  and  curling  Kklr,-— 

Game  bouncBng  to  his  father's  side, 

lake  aged  veteran  often  tried. 

*See,  father,  me !  he  draws  his  knife,' 

And  now  a  contest  for  his  lifb 

Was  waged  by  each  with  deadly  ire. 

With  nerves  of  steel  fttid  eyes  bf  fire. 

Each  had  an  object  more  than  lifb, 

Depending  on  the  deadly  strife. 

One  fought  fbr  vengeance,  life  and  gain. 

The  other  fought  vdth  might  and  main 

The  partner  of  his  lifts  to  free 

From  death  or  worse  captivity.* 

•  F«m«lM  at  thAfc  ptrioA  prtftrr64dMUi  toMpilvUr  by  Um  In4tMi. 


nu  onif  BAMA, 


29 


?he  Indian,  jelled,  yr^  hi^^^"^  pS99 

ind  forward  bcniyii^d  to  engi^ 

Whilst  Geor^,  wlios^  feelings  none  can  know, 

Ldvanoed  with  tJautiQU9  steps  and  slow. 

it  length  they  met, and  steady  stood, 

!ach  other  viewed  in  diff^^rent  mood  ; 

[eorge  rather  would  not  take  his  life. 

lis  Christian  spi)!  >hhorred  the  strife  ; 

Go !  Mathla,  go !  from  whence  you  came.       ^ 

Not  tiU  I  leave  this  bouffe  in  flame^  ^^ 

id  have  your  scalp  with  me  to  shew 
?hat  I'm  the  white  man'9  direct  foe,' 
[Then  do  your  worsts  if  it  must  be  ; 
fod  grant  to  right  the  victory !' 
[e  poised  his  rifle  as  he  spoke, 
Lud  down  it  came  with  crushing  stroke  } 
?he  swarthy  savage  saw  the  blow> 
kud  to  avoid  it  bended  low  \     ^       - 
[is  axe  he  raised  to  ward  the  same, 
'et  partly  on  his  baok  it  came ; 
then  wheeling  suddenly  he  rose, 
determined  with  his  foe  to  close. 
|UrbyUMin4tMi.giike  adder  darting  flrom  his  coil| 


)•>«- 


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Like  wolf  Uiftt  faP^*yf*  iHe  y^riC"*^' 
Like  mountain  cat  that  guards  her  young, 
Full  at  QBOTgfeMilWiii*!' throat  he  spniiig, 
And  locked  his  arms  his  foeinstn  round, 
While  his  keen  axe  dropped  to  the  ground, 
fiut  still  retained  Ms  dangerous  knife, 
And  fiercely  stabbed  for  Milburn's  life. 
George  saw  the  only  (shance  to  free 
Himself  from  his  fell  enemy. 
Was  by  embrace  his  arms  to  stay, 
And  leave  no  ropm  fot  knife  to  play  ; 
And  thus  entwined  they  crossed  the  hall. 
Each  striving,  tripping,  for  the  fall. 
For  each  knew  should  hie  reach  the  iloor. 
The  last  chance  for  his  life  was  o'er. 

CANTO  XVL 

Each  had  great  strength  at  his  command, 
AM  used  it  with  unsparing  hand,    ^ 
Till  flesh  gave  way  and  blisters  rose, 
From  deadly  clasp  of  deadlier  foes. 
No  active  Frenchman  e'er  was  found, 
To  lay  stern -Mathla  on  the  ground  j.     .i^i , 


*^ 


fo  Iroquois*  of  thaitifwarlike  race  '^ 

^ared  singly  this  stout  chieftain  face; 
tight  up  steep  mountains  could,  he  press, 
lud  not  a  soh  his  toil  confess.       .:  ■  ^ 
){  stature  high,  and  strong  of  frame,  ^ 

tut  yet  too  young  to  bear  great  name, 
fid  chiefs  would  say  as4ie'd  pass  by, 
?hat  mighty  ]i{athla's  strength  would  \ie 
'^ith  EscamWit^  of  former  days, 
'^hom  the  French  monarch  deigned  to  prajse. 

CANTO  XVII. 
!o  equal  him  fie|.*ce  Mathla  tried, 
[t  was  his  hope)  his  wish,  his  pride, 
Lud  thus  he  thought  some  deed  of  fame, 
^ould  glory  giye,  and  raise  his  name  ; 
Lud  now  when  warfare  far  aud  wide 
^ave  ample  scope  for  warrior's  pride, 
[e  thought  to  slay  the  Open  Hand, 
''ell  known  as  chief  of  that  small  band 

t  The  Iroqnoli  or  Six  NatioM,  were  alwayi  friendly  to  the  English. 

^  Etcambait,  n  noted  chief  of  the  pMMmnquoddy  tribe,  Miled  in  4 

iroxiol  to  Franco,  And  was  presented  to  the  king  nt  Yersaitlcs.    After 

il}0  ceremony  of  prosenteti^n  he  stretched  forth  bit  right  arm  md^ 

^nid— "This  hand  has  slain  ninetjr-eiffht  of  your  Majeoty^s  enemies  ia 

kw  England ;"  wherettpop  the  kiflf  mede  him  many  rich  preicnta.  , 


-»i 


:^' 


si 


-:^'r 


TB«  0PM  UAMIi, 


Of  English  settled  far  and  "Wide, 
Above  the  dark  Penobscot's  Mde  ; 
But  still  no  warrior  in  the  land 
Was  found  a  match  for  Open  Hand. 
Whose  mighty  strength  old  Mathla  knew, 
Was  full  a  match  for  any  two  .  -  . 

Btout  Indian  braves,  suoh  nature's  laws. 
And  Logan  brought  to  aid  the  Pl^WKj. 
J^ow  Logan's  body,  stained  witl  ^b^,- 
Lay  s^ark  and  lifeless  on  the  floor,     ' 
Whilst  o'er  it,  round  it,  on  it,  raged 
The  conflict  those  two  foemen  waged  j 
For  seldom  has  it  been  the  lot     *' 
Of  writer j  modem  ov  fofgot|^», 
E'er  to  repord  suoh  dreadftil  strife 
As  those  two  waged  for  either's  life. 
For  once  fierce  Mathla  seemed  to  gain 
Advantage  in  the  deadly  strain, — 
Had  MiibufA  forced  upon  his  knee, 
And  raised  the  shout  of  victory ! 
Sure  that  his  foe  the  battle  lost, 
But  reckoned  h^  if|thoi|t  his  host. 
For  Milbum  rose  unscathed  by  hanui 


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,r^-:r  vr^fl  fjff  / 


THS  OPKN.  OAK]), 

1th  Mathla's  weight  upon  his  arm ; 
ind  fortune  did  at  length  decide 
it  valor  had  but  vainly  Med. 
feorge  Milbum's  son,  that  noble  child| 
fot  daunted  by  the  conflict  wild, 
Ldvanced.  to  ^hare  the  dangerous  strife, 
[or  thought^lmt  of  his  father's  life. 
%e  chieftau^llichet  by  him  laid, 
|t  seized,  ndniii^er  he  delayed, 
^ealt  feeble  blows  with  mighty  zeal  \ 
fhe  swarthy  chieftain  soon  did  yield, 
tut  not  till  blood  from  many  a  wound, 
[ad  flowed  like  *water  all  around, 
'hen  weak  and  bruised  and  wounded  sore» 
[e  sank  exhausted  on  the  floor. 

CANTO  xvm. 

feorge  Milbum  freed,  his  earliest  care 
^as  to  console  his  partner  fair, 
^ho,  reared  on  Europe's  distant  shore, 
[ad  ne'er  seen  strife  or  blood  before. 
[er  sire,  one  of  the  merchant  kings 
Whence  England  boasts  her  power  springs, 
^or  wealth  and  virtue  famed  wide. 


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u 


Vn  OnKt  1UH0* 


Ere  to  the  altar  led  his  bild^» 
And  he,  though  lioh^  a  pleibeiao  stood,  ^ 
Beside  a  maid  of  m\>le  bloody 
This  daughter  wa^^bis  otity  child, 
As  we've  described  her>  fair  and'noldi 
Well  skilled  a^d  learned  in  every  art 
That  beautilOlea  the  niind  a|id  hei|rt. 
She  was  her  parent's  solace  deiir,    * 
And  oft  would  comfort  them,  luid  cheeir  y 
In  dark  afiOicUpn's  trying  hrnvj 
She  ofb  had  shown  her  n^jagic  power  $ 
But  when  her  father  came  to  know 
Misfortune's  darkest,  direst  blow. 
His  gentle  wife  did  yield  her  breath, 
To  that  all  potent  tyrant  death  ^  - 
And  reft  of  comfort  from  this  tin^e^ 
Bade  farewell  to  his  native  olioie. 
And  his  Mjatilda  oft  was  prayed^ 
By  her  own  kin  of  lordly  grade. 
To  stay  within  her  native  land 
Where  lords  and  nobles  sought  her  hand ; 
For  beauty  fair  and  gentle  fame, 
Had  gained  for  her  a  lofty  name, 


%■ '  $:t  ;■, ViJiti;','.!-  -^  Jifc 


TUS  OPXN  HAND* 

lut  still  this  noble  maiden  fai|r^ 
[6T  father's  lot  wonld  sooner  ^hare^ 
ind  by  his  side  she  chose  to  stay 
^o»  cheer  him  on  his  lonely  vf^y  | 

like  the  swf^Uow,  left  hes  home, 
[idst  other  scenes  and  ^Ijimes  to  roam, 
iife  for  her  father  lost  its  pharms, 
[e  drooped  and  died  within  her  amis.^ 
[e  gave  his  spirit  to  his  God, 
[is  body  rests  beneath  the  sod  i 
[e  left  her  in  the  world  alone, 
''ithout  a  friend,  without  a  home. 

CANTO  XIX. 
tut  virtue  never  wants  a  fHend, 
imong  true  hearted  Englishmen-^ 

living  token  of  God's  grace, 
!hat  marks  our-Anglo  Saxon  race, 
[er  woful  tale  of  sorrow  known, 
brought  many  an  offer  of  a  home, 
accepting  of  a  farmer's  care, 
Jhe,  with  his  daughters  free  and  fair, 
loon  learned  the  flocks  and  herds  to  rear  y 
She  learned  to  fish  in  fivers  clear. 


H 


■.■'".•v^-.r"  Jv.^^.^  vr::«^.,i-<;c,»  i  *.-  •  ^::\i  [.  ■ ." 


Sjfefcv^:-. 


3B 


Till  OPIN  BAND. 


And  dress  the  game  that  hunteiB  brought, 
And  with  her  needle  oft  she  wrougl^ 
On  skins  of  deer,  pr  garments  made 
Of  wool  and  hair  wove  in  the  glade. 
Content  she  was  in  hun^ble  sphei^e, 
For  rural  life  has  cluErms  most  dear 
To  every  true  and  noble  mind 
That  pleasure  can  in  virtue  find* 
Thus  happy  days  lay  hf  |r  were  spent. 
In  usefulness  and  sweet  qoi^tent. 
Till  little  Cupid's  painted  dart 
Transfixed  itself  wiMn  her  heart. 
A  band  of  Rangers**  scouring  mde, 
Had  met  and  fought  some  hostile  tribe. 
And  now  the  strife  and  battle  o'er. 
Their  wounded  leader  thence  they  bore, 
And  when  the  twilight  on  them  shone, 
They  reached  the  glade,  Matilda's  home. 
And  left  him  to  the  tender  care 
Of  farmer's  wife,  and  daughters  fair. 
Who  used  their  skill  his  wounds  to  heal, 


IMii 


*  Those  men  who  Tolontiirily  hunted  the  Indians  in  puU«f  were 
called  "ranisen;" 


'*p^**  *^'  *"■&•  "5  •''  »  ;e.*     -ji!;  t     -,■  -t"  -i. 


, »...  -.  ■—  •»«'  -*l  •  *^ 


TOt  opsK  handw 


Liid  nursed  him  with  attiring  zeal> 

111  health  upon  him  shed  its  ray, 
IWhich  did  their  care  and  toil  repaj. 
But  all  must  jield  to  nature's  laws, 
lAnd  first  to  love,  that  quickly  draws 
I A  host  of  f^li^gs  ib.  its  train— 
I  We  think,  and  pau^e^  and  think  again. 
[But  why  descrihe  the  magio  spell, 
jOr  on  lave's  feelings  pause  to  dwell  7 
Love's  tender  flame  is  felt  by  all, 
lln  peasant's  cot  or  lordly  halL 
They  soon  in  wedlock's  bands  were  joined, 
lAIike  in  heart,  alike  in  mind. 
Her  husband's  father  tilled  the  ground, 
[Not  many  miles  from  Oasco  town, 
[With  wealth  enough,  but  stiH  quite  ^ee 

^m  prid«  «d  all  pomposity; 
children,  reared  in  fear  of  God, 

[ad  learned  to  walk  in  wisdom's  road, 
lAnd  by  the  tsweet  example  taught 
|0f  mother's  love  befote  them  brought, 

!hey  learned  fron^  her  their  duty  fjpee, 
[Qf  faith,  hope,  love  and  charityt 


'A 


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f/. 


■  ■^M"»iac,Vit,,,^.^^^^^^^. 


m 


TU^  OPEN   UAlTD. 


A  mother's  namoi  how  sweet  the  sound  I 
And  few  for  worth  or  fame  renowned, 
But  what  must  bless  a  mother's,  truth. 
Imparted  in  their  early  youth. 

CANTO  XXt 
Tim  Cf^orge  grew  up,  till  manhood's  pride 

Arrived,  and  he  stood  by  the  side 

Of  warriors  bold  that  knew  no  fear, 

Of  hostile  tribes  their  homes  to  clear,* 

He  showed  such  conduct  in  the  fight, 

Did  courage,  strength  and  skill  unite^ 

That  ere  two  years  of  warfare  made. 

He  had  receiv^^  a  captain's  grade ; 

Then  at  the  age  when  lore  gains  o'er 

The  heart,  j[I  mean  sweet  twenty-fouf ,] 

He  wooed  and  won  Matilda  fair, 

The  queen  of  love,  of  truth  the  heir^ 

And  with  her  left  his  youthful  home^ 

Determined  to  no  longer  roam, 

But  to  eigoy  a  peaceful  life, 

Away  from  turmoil,  hate  and  strife  ; 

And  by  his  wisdom  kept  quite  free 

From  war,  the  small  community 


Tai  OPEN  mm).  il| 

)hat  dwelt  with  Him  along  the  Tale, 
pescribed  in  opening  of  this  tale, 
|Until  the  war  of  which  I  flpoke, 
[n  all  its  foTj  on  them  broke. 
iSo  celebrated  was-his  name, 
That  many  mighty  chiefs  of  fame 
Refused  to  mingle  in  the  war. 
Or  join  in  ranging  parties  far. 
From  then»  the  French  by  various  ways. 
Did  try  the  Indians  to  engage,  ^ 

For  emissaries  far  and  wide, 
Were  sent  to  each  and  every  tribe, 
And  forts*  and  depots  built  to  trade 
|In  scalps  and  captives,  Indians  made. 

*  Shortly  after  Ui«  breaking  ovt  of  the  war/tbe  French  erected  « 
lehain  of  forti  np  th«  St.  JikB  rirer  to  the  St.  liawrenee  wntert; 


-^ -■*"«*•  *•,••--•«  *« 


t; 


IPJlRT   II. 


CANTO  I. 

'Twas  mom,  and  bright  the  ocb  of  day 
Spread  through  the  trees  its  flashing  ray. 
Cheering  the  hearts  of  all  mankind. 
The  earth  its  genial  heat  did  find; 
It  shcme  on  all,  both  bond  and  free, 
Each  did  its  rays  and  splendor  see; 
And  in  a  nook  by  a  hill  side. 
By  which  a  stream  did  gently  glide. 
Far  from  the  homes  of  y^ingees  bold, 
The  assembled  chiefs  did  council  hold. 
Chiefs  there  did  meet,  and  warriors  stem 
For  purposes  they  came  to  learn; 
For  great  Melhatchee,  chief  of  all 
The  Eastern  tribes,  for  them  did  call; 
For  great  events  of  recent  date 
It  was  his  purpose  to  relate. 
And  now  assembled  in  this  nook^ 
Each  chief  and  warrior  station  took; 


tt.lSif  ■  l?i*:: 


1^, 


tni  oriN  nAci». 


t 


[n  rows  they  sat  u^n  the  hank- 
front  were  chiefs  of  highest  rank 

ff  Quoddy  tribes  and  Taratines,* 

brothers  in  council  at  all  times. 

\y  them  sat  chiefs  from  Loostook'sf  banks, 

ilgonquinsl  too,  did  swell  their  ranki$. 

lU  sat  or  leaned  ut>on  the  gronnd, 

fntil  they  formed  a  Circle  round; 

Lud  in  the  centre  fiercely  blazed 
glowing  pile  by  warriors  raised — 

.nd,  save  the  twigs  which  snapped  and  flapied, 

In  all  the  space  a  silence  reigned.  ** 

it  length  the  chief  Melhatchee  rose, 

!he  council  pipe  he  did  expose, 

^hich  from  his  lips  he  did  convey 

[o  a  brother  chief,  and  this  did  say: 

[Speak,  Nena,  speak,  and  then  impart 
^hat  the  Great  Spirit  gives  thy  heart 

)f  wisdom,  truth  and  good  desire, 

[o  aid  us  at  our  council  fire/ 


w 


if^ 


*  Th«  prtMnt  Tndlani  at  Oldtown,  on  th«  Pon«bieot,  ■!«  tsmnrati 
r  the  Tarratine  and  Quoddy  tribea . 

t  W«lloo*iook,  or  Lopitook,  was  the  Indian  nama  of  Iha  vppar  Si. 
^ha,  of  which,  probablj,  "▲rooatook  "«4a  a  corruption. 
I  Al|^nquiai  were»  smtll  tribo  located  near  the  Dordera  of  Canada. 


-f'  ^K 


4tS^  TUB  OP^  DAVP.. 

And  thus  the  pipcf  th^  circuiJujiade,  ...^f^ 
Of  chiefs  that  came  to  lend  their  aid 
Unto  the  council  in  such  way 
As  best  befitted  them  to  say. 

CANTO  11. 
They  painted  were  of  different  hue- 
Some  black,  some  striped,  some  red,  some  blue; 
Ana  some  were  white— those  peace  desired, 
And  black  those  who  for  war  were  fired. 
The  chief  arose  and  silence  broke. 
And  proudly,  sternly  thus  he  spoke:  « 

<*My  brothers,  hear  the  words  so  true    >u  xU  • 
Of  Col.  Hartel  here  with  you. 
Our  hatchets  and  our  knives  to  take, 
And  fierce  war  on  the  yangees  make ! 
Interest  ahd  hatred  here  combine. 
For  Hartel  says  there  is  a  mine 
Of  silver  emptied  firom  afar. 
For  Indians  in  this  sacred  war  ;ri  .     *; 

So  let's  be  rich,  and  gain  our  ends,       ^j^Mk  * 
To  slpy  our  foes  and  aid  our  friends. 
And  make  our  mark  on  many  a  vale, 
With  daring  deeds  to  leuve  a  tale ; 


.«!>jii.i«C)  "lo  * 


1  <».|^>  tA- 


^ 


Tni  OPliil  DAVD. 


a 


-u  h:41t 


laf  s  what  true  watriors  most  desire 
^hen  scorching*  with  dmbition^s  fire.' 

CANTO  III. 
[e  ceased,  and  then  Melhatchee  spoke, 
Ln'd  harped  long  on  the  treaties  broke 
\y  English  hunters  far  and  wide, 
^rom  Loostook  to  Penobscot's  side.       M^^^^ 
.nd  having  thus  addressed  his  band^  *«*^|^^  '^^^-^ 
[e  took  the  Frenchmen  bj  the  hand.       '^ 
Speak !  brother  Hartel,  and  diiscloser  ' 
[f  ottr  French  father  means  as  fo^ 

11  those  who  speak  the  English  tongue, 
)r  merely  those  who've  done  him  wrong 
\j  building  fires  upon  his  land, 
ind  daring  him  with  aims  iifi  hiahd/"  '  t*^"*'***^ 
^oung  Lewi*  lartel  rose  with  pilde/'^  4mmM 
.nd  viewed  the  natives  by  his  side, 

young  French  colonel,  blithe  and  gay,  '  '"*^' 
^ho  from  Quebec  had  made  his  way,  "  •  ' - 
\y  promises  and  sums  pftid  down,  '  "^  «^iti  fll*f» 
'o  unife^  the  tribes  tb  h^s  master's  crown.* '*^^  *^^ 
Now  hear  me,  brother,' thus  he  said,  ^ 

Our  UQxfir  noedi.  his  chUdren'e  nii        *^  ^^^ 


.^."^ 


44^ 


TBI  OPEN   HAND* 


'Gainst  each  and  every  Englishman 
That  in  America  doth  stand.  ? 
And  thus  to  soothe  each  warriors  pride, 
Oar  generous  father  pays  each  tribe 
Two  thousand  crowns  of  silver  bright 
For  every  year  they  choose  to  fight 
Likewise,  brave  warriors,  mark  mo  well. 
For  solemn  truths  to  you  I  tell, 
Your  father's  love  for  you  will  last 
Till  sun  and  moon  and  stars  are  past; 
As  proof  to  every  gallant  brave,  ^ 
This  every  warrior  strong  shall  have — 
For  every  scalp  which  man  has  wore» 
Shall  have  five  crowns  of  silver  more. 
For  every  captive  shall  be  paid, 
So  much  for  seir,  so  much  for  grade; 
Besides  great  stores  of  spoil  at  need. 
Which  amply  will  repay  each  deed* 
To  save  you  trouble,  toil  and  care. 
Upon  the  banks  of  Loostook  fair 
Are  forts  so  strong  as  to  defy  ^ 

All  England's  power  far  and  nigh; 
Those  filled  with  stovwj^nd  filYer  ^right| , 


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THE  OPEN  HAND. 


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il  iliw  'Xi 


'o  cheer  the  hearfc  and  please  the  sight 

>f  noble  warriors  in  the  cause 

)f  French  religion,  truth  and  laws, 

''hich  our  kind  Father  from  above 
jooks  down  upon  with  smiles  of  love. 
Lud  many  warriors  always  join 
)ur  holy  cause,  just  and  divine, 

id  let  a  treaty  strong  be  made, 
^0  always  lend  each  other  aid; 
^0  make  this  treaty  here  I  stand, 
Such  is  my  father's  high  command.' 
[e  ceased  to  sp^ak,  and  turned  to  mark 
^he  feelings  of  his  audience  dark; 
>eep  approbation  met  his  vie\; 
i'rom  all  that  savage,  warlike  crew, 
Excepting  one  that  did  not  speak, 
Jut  watched  the  scene  with  burning  cheek. 
this  chieftain  stood  from  them  apatt, 
for  Milbum's  gifts  had  won  his  heart. 

CANTO  IV. 

Lgain  the  great  Meihatchee  rose^ 
[is  approbation  to  disclose. 


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me  OPKN  BAKD, 


AVhile  smiles  and^  nods  from  eacch  did  pas& 
Between  tbe  humbler,  younger  class; 
For  nearly  aU,  fion^,  ti^ie Jjo  time, 
Had  roamed  to  Canada's  fair  clime* 
And  with  French  hunters  rwn^  quite  free. 
Speaking  the  tcaigoQ  of  Canadai. 

*  Now  brothera,  hear,'  Melhatchee  said, 

*  Let's  give  our  n^ig)^  i^J^r,^  ^. 
And  lose  no  time  ia  fitribmg  blows 

That  will  intimids^to  oar  foets^  :  i^  f^^,f,. 

What  say  you,  cbief^?  inrill  eaqliiiag^'ee 
To  strike  «^i  ^ca|p  the  lal^  ^angee  ?' 
In  turn  they  sjn^bedt.  in  tiwm  they  bowed, 
Or  willingness  expressed  f|Ip|i4f 
And  all  but  Jdpxus  seemed  for  war-r-fj,,  ,,, 
Peace  seemed  td  be  l^is  ohoice  by  far.,:^  .^ 
Melhatchee  spoke  with  lifted  hand* 
And  to  the  chiefs  thus  gave  command* 
All  heard  wi^isilepce,  dread  and  iear,   j{/ 
His  mandate,  (he  was  monarch  here.) 

*  Yon  mighiV  Squattdo  waarrlore  take, 
Then  move  andaiwfep  Oxono  hike; 


lih 


^SBM  OPXN  kijnkt* 


[ide  you  the  spoil,  and  Y^aniors  i^ay, 
\\it  scalps  aivd  captives  bring  away.' 

-CANTO  \r. 
?has  to  each  chief  he  gaive  a  place, 
?o  capture,  bum  and  clear  a  space,  . 
determined  in  his  mind  to  take 
^rom  Schoodic  to  the  €Hreat  Salt  liake> 
'hen  on  the  Union  rivet  side, 
'  rom  that  unto  Penobscot's  tide, 
lac-.  village  neat  fiadf)ipt|al!et>  fair, 
[n  fire  and  slaughter  i^l^ to, share., 

ten  nearly  through  he  turned  aro^ndj 
?o  one  who  sat  upon  the  ground, 
!all,  fierce  and  savage,-— fine  gleamed 
^rom  his  dark  eye  when  Uood's  the  j^^uf^ 
Lud  for  his  deed^  in  former  i  war 
[e  bor0  the  name  of  Coeur  de  fi9^« 
I  Yon  great  Mohasset  nc'oi?  did:  yield 
)o  foe  on  lake,  in  wood  or  field, 
'ou  mighty  honors  soon  will  buy,     , 
.nd  all  your  strength  and  courage  try. 
fo  to  this  viUagie  near  at  hpmd. 


if^il    €» 


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mm  oPiDt  HAXfi. 


This  night  with  knife  and  firebrand, 
So  listen  now  and  mark  me  well. 
None  must  survive  the  tale  to  tell. 
The  Open  Hand  and  Water  Bnakoi 
Be  sure  those  two  do  not  escape. 
If  they  escape,  to-morrow's  sun 
The  world  will  know  the  work's  begun, 
Then  longknives  will  oi^  b^rayes  waylay, 
And  in  reveng:6  oar  warri(Mrs  slay.' 

GAWTO  VI. 

He  then  a  post  in  earth  did  {^lant, 
Mohasset  first  began  the  chaii^, 
With  his  keen  axe  he  struck  a  blow, 
*It  will  be  thus  I'll  strike  the  foe. 

V  7 

Now  warriors  brave  that  choose  to  dght, 
And  yangees  kill  this  very  night, 
Come  one,  come  all,  and  join  the  dance, 
Our  battle-<iry  is  *  Blood  and  France  l'^ 
Then  each  arose,  grim,  fierce  and  stem, 
Striking  the  post  each  in  his  tum^  ' 
Two  hundred  warriors,  fierce  and  wild, 
Engaged  to  slay  man,  wife  and  child. 


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lach  fraught  (With;  death,  by  fury  le^, 
?he  great  Moha^set  at  their  head, 
ind  thus  he  spoke,  'Now  wariow,  join 
[e  on  the  hills,  the  night  is  4ue» 
lach  he  prepared  iJiem  to  surprise, 
lud  end  our  work  ere  moon  doth  rise.* 
[e  then  arosp  and  led  the  wayy«— 
!'>vas  nearing  now  the  close  of  day.         ,y, 
'oung  Hartel  had  to  '«?ar  heen  bred, 
Lud  nowJ)y  4ifferenJb':^^linga,le!Jj 
[e  longed  to  join  the  w^^rlike  train, 
ind  view  the  slaughter  on  the  plain. 

[e  went  prepared  for  Indian  fighti 
^ith  Mohag^et  that  fatal  nights 
thus  all  equipped,  at  close  of  day, 
|o  the  settlements  they  take  their  way, — 
Ley  all,  save  Moxus,  l^ft  the  spot, 

seemed  deserted  and  forgot.     -, 
[is  friendly  heart  was  sadly  paiAed, 

grief  popr  Moxus  still  remained, 
[is  head  ,was  resting  on  his  breast, 
[is  mind  and  body  seemed  depressed. 

[ust  my  dear  friend,  who  oft  has  shared 


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Bis  meals  tnth  me  when  £uidiie  stared  ? 
He  saved  my  life  diitie  M  i&e  lake. 
And  once  flrom  bears  beside  the  brake. 
So  good  for  good  [  will  requite, 
And  save  his  Htb  thii  terjT  liight/ 

CANTO  vn. 

We'll  now  return,  thro*  ^demand  shade. 
Till  we  reach  George  Milbom^s  ht^ble  glade, 
"Whom  last  we  left  In  fight  fot  life,' 
And  just  Tictorio)|8  irom  the  strife. 
He  bound  the  wounds  of  the  Yanquished  chi^f. 
And  used  931  means  for  his  reHef ;  y  ,'\ 

Beside  him  stood  his  gentle  wife,   • 
Thanking  the  Lord  for  husband's  life. 
'Great  Heaven's  mercj  shown  this  night. 
Has  saved  you  in  this  horrid  fight. 
Oh !  George,  my  dear  why  live  in  strife. 
In  danger  always  (rf  your  life ! 
Tou  see  the  tribes  are  hostile  still. 
As  beast  that's  prowling  o'er  the  hSl. 
With  all  your  kindness  to  them  shown 
These  ten  years,  have  they  better  grown  ? 
Those  you've  so  ofben  given  food 


re  first  to  strike  t<>  ^hed  fmt  i)lood ; 
pray  return  to  Ciiod*s  town, 
ind  leave  tli[ile  Wildd  aiid  l^ooHtine^s  frown» 
[or  brave  SQch  dreadM  fiU}es  morO) 
Fpon  this  dreaff,  llostile  ihicyre.' 
|0k,  yes,  Matilda/ trttidl  fear; 
^e'll  80011  }iai(^':&kdi^  itxtosiAshm ; 
[y  babes  atid  iii^<^  Miim^mticb  t  lovei 
[y  well  triedf^cids  tis^ihnot  leave, 
Int  early  in  this  liio^  1*Q  tieet 
(urwell  and  Frost  and  Charley  Str^idt, 
ind  council  hold  what  ^nte  to  bend,, 
^r  still  our  hom^  and  lives  defend.' 
[No  time  to  lose;  go,  George,  amain, 
Lnd  rou$e  our  friends  upon  the  plain ; 
(y  feelingsiti  my  breast,  I  fear 
}ome  dire  calamity  is  near/ 

CANTO  vm. 

[What !  leave  yon  here  tn  midst  of  blood  ? 
1th  dangers  round  you  like  a  flood — 
|f  Dealii'sgilm  fkce  befbre  me  shone, 
could  not  leave  you  hefre  atone.' 
then  up  bespoke  his  noble  son, 


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Vf^o  had  io  Airtttlt |*^b^ 
The  hero  spoke  |j|.  ^eiy,  ji^^ 
Of  thai;jxp«^|^|^^^^^ 

•What!  doesmy  fe#l^S^ 

Am  I  ^  here  ft^^lPpIl^^  fbe 

Like  treacherous  K^^j^^ 

Around  our  I|0U9^»  Tjl j^^f^pl^ 

Wim  winter  laai^  the  wolf  I  f^? 
You  said  I  took  |ii|i?i^i|g  ^, 
As  any  hunter  on  the  pl^;    ,    . 
And  now  my  ei»^rageL  f inye,  l  piMDf, 
Nor  wait  unti|  jB^e  bi::©ftk;  of  day,  j 
Leave  me  yosw  ri%,  bflr  w  /lid^^^     ;  , 
ril  guard  the  house  *gaii^t  hatf  #,  tidbe.' 
Qeorge  Milbum  viewed^the  nobl^  boy, 
And  his  stout  heart  did  he§ii  with  joy, 
But  nought  like  praise  to  him  did  say. 
Except,  *  l>ear  boy,  you  have  your  way.' 

m  OAMTO  IX. 
With  cords  he  bound  fierce  Mathla's  haud8i|^| 

And  this  to  him  did  si^ : 
>  Await  a  council  to^be  held 


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t 

a,  tribe.' 

Py, 

say, 

urway.' 

A'ahands,  1 

^i:!^luf 


mre  at  tlit  %i«afc^0f 
[e  Logan's  body  n^^^  tijiniy^Qd 

To  an  otMHiim^  Itek  wit&f'ii^^ 
(etamed  agi4n^ 

In  oaiie  M  i&>iM  tit^ 

heavy  aword  ^  tndieni  makQ 

He  girddd  #l[ii 

llicmg  »inod  Jio^dld  it 
It  W  hig  ealiy^;;^ 

|*May  Heaven  guaxd  ^om,  ^i^bes  and  Wife, 

Till  I  wtam  a|iiti.  ^  , 

|ni  hie  me  now  to  Bartrell's  housOi 

The  first  upo^  the  plain/ 
lliike  a  stag-hotmd  q^qt  the  s^paoe  he  Qew^ 

Until  he  reftphed  the  spot 

(ere  hunter  Butwell  and  his  sons 

Pwelt  in  their  humble  cot. 
|Not  only  had  he  hunted  beastfr-^ 

For  aotions  on  th^  lake^ 
|And  taking  many  Indiana'  lives. 

He  was  called  the  Water  Snake, 
ihe  dogB^id  soai^cely  bapk  or  grow)^ 

As  Milburn  reached  the  door; 


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For  even  doga  did  MUbum  loyo,  * 

That  e'er  saw  liii](^|>^fQrQ. 
So  true  it  is  that  kUx^j  ,)ieirts 

Love  each  and  evei^;t)uDg>. 
That  dcgs,  mo^  j^|p^  tl|^  la^ankind,      ^^, 

His  love  returned  again. 
His  hasfy  knock  was  aiuswered  hj 

Some  gentle  voice  wifhin,: 
<Wko's  thew?'  '  'f  is  V  Oeoijgo  1^^       said, 

<  Be  ^Qick  and  let  me  in.' 

CANTO  X 
Then  bolt  and  bar  were  qiiickly  drawn^ 

The  door  ope*d  speedily, 
And  by  it  stood  a  stalwiGi.rt  youth, 

Well  knit,  and  six  feet  Ugh. 
Tu^ng  David,  Burwell^s  oldest  son-r 

The  tallest  in  the  glade, 
More  active  than  the  bounding  roe, 

He  many  feats  had  made. 
And  to  the  Indians  was  well  known, 

In  chase  devoid  of  fear, 
And  called  by  them  for  miles  around. 

The  yangee  Nimble  Deer. 


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He  with  surprtee  siifrey^ ,     , 

16  bloody  foipjrj^[^ 

And  thus  to  him  he  j^^  .  n- 

What!  OaptamMin^  the w<^tre8^ 

Or  other  beasts  of  pref^  ,  .i 

leen  prowling  lo  ycmr  gtti^t  home.        .Mi  fe^ 

Or  met  yo"  on  thf  |r^y?.  .^  ^ 
\ut  no«  that  0woxd  tta^'ii  hy  yonr1(i^e, 

Another  tale  dQt|  te^ ;  < 
|Speak !  CaptaijQ,  speak !  why  out  so  late. 

And  what  to  you  befel?' 
|*It  is  you   ^'^ther  I  desure— 

With'      I  wish  to  apeak  J* 
IWith  that,  old  BurweU  at  the  door 

Did  Captain  Milbum  greet. 
I « Well,  George,  are  foes  around  our  Ya2e« 

And  hftve  they  oome  so  so<m7 
|I  aid  not  think  they'd  longer  wdt,    , 

Than  to-mor^w  night  at  noon.' 

OANIO  2a. 

I  George  Milbum  quickly  did  explaiA 
^  His  hasty  errand  [  iheu 


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Old  Burwell  Bttid,  and  ffferoely  siriUed,  ^^' 

'This  makes  me  ybtlBg  il|j'ain. 
Kan,  David,  itin  b  lii^nikj^'s  hoii^ie, 

A()<^  bid  him  nat  dfliKjr, 
For     m  we*H  lieil  Lit  rtnge  kdvld6, 

li  i  mom  at  break  of  day. 
My  other  sons  h(9ro,  ^hh  9Xtd  Jaii^es^ 

And  Joseph,  good  at  need, 
Fly* each,  ahd  Warn  our  neighbors  ap, 

And  tell  them  wliere  we  meet.' 
Each  took  his  route,  and  flew  wi^  sp.eed, 

And  many  each  did  call — 
*Run,  neighbors,  to  the  Oaptaln's  hoc(se^* 

Until  they  roused  them  all ; 
And  long  before  the  sun  did  rise, 

Full  many  a  hunter  bold. 
Assembled  at  their  leader's  house, 

Like  cheep  within  the  fold, 
No,  never  was  a  finer  scen^    * 

For  painter  to  disclose, 
Than  was  that  mom  at  Milbum's  hous^ 

Long  ere  the  sun  arose, 
There  Milburu  sat,  and  mildly  viowcd 


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The  scepe with  placid  #e;-^'    »  f     >f> 

'hough  bound  his  aifti,  and  ide  hift  clotlieft     1 

Bemaiixed  thie  pai|il6  diflL 
jAjid  by  his  side  old  BilOeilW  8ttt» 

Determinedi  fiditee  iiid  btiEd^ 
^rejects  of  blood  no;#ifiU«d  his  mindi 

He  thou|^  oil  ioonet  of  oMv 
ll'be  elders  of  that  loy%  Tale 

All  sat  in  Qounoil  f)reia> 

1th  thoughtful  lodks  and  anxious  thougtit, 

To  prevexit  calimuty. 

lere  hunters  with  their  hoary  locks. 

Grown  gray  in  scenes  of  strife, 

10  oft  in  battle  bravely  stood, 

Or  singly  fought  for  life, 

^ho  knew  eack  way,  in  war  or  peace. 

And  all  of  savage  kiiid, 
ind  could  distinguish  every  noise. 

When  borne  upiii  the  wind, 
'he  Indian's  war  whoop  ceuld  not  fright 

These  st^m  and  gallstit  men;        '  ' 

Lud  now  when  danger  was  so  nigh,  n\; 

Each  thought  him  young  again.  . 

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Close  by  them  sto64  l^yoaoger  nie«^ 

L&#  «kii8  8!«Nfft  iiiid  t^^ 
The  thoughts  of  battle  wnaect  ihe  bi«act 

Of  eftoh,  of  9mpi0t?^^ 
And  in  th'^^'v  mids<^yieil|fM«Wi»  u^ 

So  sulle    ievceind^^y     i 
He  seemed  quite  oareless^  his  fate,  ' 

A  true  bom  forest  ehOd, 
'Ours'd  redskin  dog,'  old  BuorweU  sa&di 

<Moii^  treach*ioiit  of  t^y  titbe, 
The  truth  now  speak,  or  with  this  axe 

Tour  head  I  will  divide 
From  ofT  your  shomldersi  and  your  trunk, 
.  To  feed  the  dogs  shal^  serve ; 
If  we  should  bum  you  at  the  stake, 

'Twould  be  what  you  deserve. 
But  if  the  trath  you  will  but  speak^ 

Our  vengeanoe  do  not  fear, 
You'll  roam  again  the  forest  «dld, 

To  shoot  the  mountain  deer. 
By  whQ.t  chiei  's  mrder  did  you  come^ 

Our  Captain's  lifo  to  take  ? 
Wc^  it  Melb^tghee  Bfi»t  you  here,  , 


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Or  the^lrttrdly  dog,  BkidttitokeF^   -^  ^^ -'^ 
^SMke,  yangee,  strikd  I  pna^  iffotBt  f^rkitm^ 

A  wai*FiQr  feam  Ml  ddlii^^'^ 
'ou'U  know  me  aa  yoi^  dbfeat  ifoe, 

Uttiil  my  ,kiie«i  %Je4ttti        - 
II  wish  to  die,  for  ne^ertan  I 

To  lift  m^  hea#i^0«t]ito ; 
|0r  woo  the  daugMeits  of  My  tribe, 

Or  wear  the  Idttgle^i  plum^. 
|My  warlike  spirit's  9)rdEen  liO^-^     .4^^ 

I  am  no  mo|«e^  a  i!(\aii9«» 
|The  mightiest  warrior  fell  befoire . 

The  child  of  th6  Open  Hand. ' 
|!Se  closed  l^is  eyea,  nop  deigned  to  ape^ki 

Stem  threats  to  him  wete  vain, 
lAnd  all  the  means  the  whites  <!tid  litie; 

No  ai^awer  Qould  obtain. 
^Unloose  the  bancte/  Ckorge  Milburn  st^idj 

<  UnbiAd  the  ymnofB  h^ds. 
|Go !  Mathla,  to  >our  forest  home. 

And  think  of  my  commands/ 
||I6  slowly  rose,  and  turned  abont, 

Awd  vie'ved  with  changing  eye«      ^ 


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♦Now  know,  for  WtetW^  loy^s  tho.  traih^. 

AUflOOttaredoo»sw>dtp^0/  '     vimh 

Then  rigidly  as  somoiUMupliplie, 

He  slowly  stalky  ^^^^ay. 
Old  BarweU  stamped,  m^  giDQn^  hm  teethf 

And  this  in  rage]di4i»y:  -i.. 

*That  redskin  devil  mM  ^  ^^^9  ^   lil  #1^ 

Though  thirsting  for  our  i>i^d;      ^ 
Were  I  but  Captain  in  your  rooiHi 

Not  long  alive  he:*d  stoodi  ^.iv 

Think  you  that  he  will  grf|.teful  he,  •  ;  ; 

Because  his  life  you  spared  ?i:  ^'  igof 
No  !  had  you  raised  his  yiUain  sealp. 

Much  better  we  had  far^d.  *      >  ^fr[  . 

CANTO  XII.         ■:'i'm'''R 
Then  Lumley  spoke  in  earnest  tone, 

*Much  better  far,  if  we 
Devise  some  mea^8  to  leave  the  plaoe, 

Or  fight  the  enemy.  m.. 

I  think  some  scouis  we'd  better  send  1 , 

To  all  the  chiefs  around,  ;     ' 

Te  learn  if  war  is  their  intent, 

Nay,  MilbuxTi,494^i^OT»i.,  ,  .,    . ' 


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iSft  OPW  HAV». 


m 


^or  plain  we  lie  by  tliif,  ailaek; 

Which  Mathla  oa  joa  madie, 
food  will  is  soi^elj  |e^  ^r  none 

That  dwell  wit^iii.oilr  gkdei 
itack  we  sufetf  may  expeot. 

On  this  our  dear  ieti^t> 

id  why  not  uxmnSfis^rB^  maHj 

And  tiiem  in  battle  meet?'        , 
CA¥TO  XIII. 

ten  some  did  say,  ^Letfg  qniakly  move 

To  meet  the  zedshinned  clan;  V 

id  others  said,  'bet's  quicMyi  fly — 

Reach  Oasco  if  we  can/ 
^hen  Milbum  spoke,  a  silence  reigned-— 

All  owned  his  pow^  here, 
[is  noble  look,  and  manly  Qmile, 

And  heart  devoid  of  fear. 

[ow,  brethren,  shoold  the  Indians  come. 

As  we  expect  tbay  will, 

id  should  we  meet  and  drive  them  back, 

Would  we  be  better  still  ? 

)u  know  the  Indian  nature  well — 

|The  tribe  arpund  are  strong--^ 


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To  the  Absnaqnis  rats6 

Nine  hundred  msn  b^iAgfi    4dimii.  a^/  : 
The  Quoddy  tribi^e,  tvilik  twral^^ 

Do  count  twd^  tlidlKdltM)^^ 
k\\  own  Melhatdhci^'fbi' 

To  the  Walloostook  liiti^; 
And  if  Melhatol^«^  wils'6tirfriend, 

Mathla  would  ne'er  llftV^  darbd^ 
Without  his  leav^^  %d>  sedM  4y  fife. 

For  any  larg^^f*^td; 
Slelhatohee^s  favcNr  has  \imst  ^Ihed 

By  flattery,  ^t^^di  ^^ 
And  the  French  intere«t#;ius  s^o^^ 

As  e'er  it  v^U  ^}^»,  ^       ^'      iLa^l 
And  now,  »fty  ftiendftj  I  Moir  it^  Ikt^, 

To  leavQ  o^ui^  ^^eaaa&t  h^ine^ 
But  to  the  SQitth  \i(ltl^  ftB  tint's  dearv 

We^d  best  pirepj^ii:^  to^  1^^ 
And  when  this  war  and  fltcif^  f(«  ^^ei^^ 

We  will  vetnni  i^^ahiV 
Eenew  our  lives  upoh  these  banks, 

On  this  once  pkaBiHt'ld^.. 
Should  all  agree,  to-morroWs  sai^ 


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Will  see  us  on  oxama,fr  .     "*^f*  feiiiu  . 

id  thus  we  may  pi»ie«r»  orar  Mvwl-^     c^BiT 

'Tismadneaaliere^to  stay.'  1* 

Sach  hong  his  heady  those  4u»r}r]ii0i»*^  l 

Eaoh  wore  a  8orrowi]%heavfei 
Vas  death  to  stay,  like  death  to  go^      ^        I 

Thus  from  their  hte^s  to  p«^ 
it  length  the  €hapittE  iSajMon*  sp^  <! 

A  reverend  many  and  igmy, 
full  often  had  he  preadbed  to  thwiy  i 

Upon Qod*8  holy  dayi-  ■■dW 

[y  sons,  the  Captiin  t^teidos  the  truth. 

We  havid  no  time  to  spare.  '   i 

)t  each  return  unto  Us  home, 

For  the  journey  to  firepara/ ruuu  ^ 

kch  took  his  way,  their  "dots  once '^diied,   '^ 
Their  little  store  they  pile 
fithin  a  sack  his  bamble  meat,  ^f 

To  last  him  many  a  milOi  4^>r  ^^^  i  4 

lat  tongue  can  tell,  what  pen  desciibe,    ^*' 
IFeelings  of  wife  and  childi 
Us,  then,  to  leave  their  happy  homes^ 

£«cb  iettlMi«iit  of  Purftao  SngUili  had  hi  milUiter  or  pArfoil. 


Li 


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,  And  march  through  dreary  wH4. 
'Ti^  not  my  M,  1117  reader  dc^ar. 

Those  scenes  I  canned  tell, 
But  to  desmhe  tAmm^^^om  ^ear 

That  shortly  them^ihelbl*^  ##^)#  ii?  iul 

Each  had  agreedrto  aiaroh  at  morni 

Fathers  and  babes  and  all. 

But  few  tk^^easts  of  bardemtiieiiy 

V  And  many  children  8nialL.^,^u 

But  fate  ordaiaedt  iiiat  BiAny.  a  oikof      u^^y^.  m 

Should  never  see  another  8»n.  'B  m^m  T 

i     ©ANTO  XI¥i 
It  Was  dark  night,  Qaoh  stood  prepared/i  xl 

To  move  at  break  of  dajr;    ^    h  ..j^  ifei>ci 
But  on  the  hills,  some  miles ih>m  tibmoeV     '^ 

One  q,m<^y  bent  his  way ; 
It  was  an  Indian  painted  red. 

Who  flew  with  rapid  paeAy  -■  ^    ^ 

And  oft  he  paused  and  listening  stoodi  hd^i^ 

Witl^  keen  and  aaxious  gaze.  , 

Was  it  for  war  he  bent  his  course, 

For  gloryi  or  for  fame  ? 
Or  was  he  out  uppn  the  hills,     .     ,^^,.,,^4a 


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[Pursuing  son#  wilt gi^e^f i    ^^  ^*  ' '^^  ?^' 
>ear  readers,  waitrMdy<>«^^lilliid^^|<       *    i 
^e  sooii  iihall  soltfe  ttfe  niystery.     .  1 

feorge  Milburn'tf  attiks^w^i^^lrf  lid  iride, 
His  gbid  sword  and  lii  gtliii-  ^ 

^ith  two  sweet  cherubi^^iL  hi^  k^e. 
Near  btood  his  ^allahtWn; 
?he  house  dog  Ixii^k^;  saf ,  fifcilker'; '  tiiijr 
I  answer  th^Mfeirm?' 
|e  ope*d  the  door,  and  facci  t<>  fece 
He  met  the  Indian's  fi^rm. 
[ow,  Open  Hand^  I  thus  Swift  flew, 

bring  bad  tidiiigs  tinto  you; 
^e  mad  wolves  and  th^  IsaVage  b<6arS 

[ave  camj>ed  ttpdih  youi*  pi^th, 
^d  e*er  the  moon  doth  irtse  there  will 

te  blood  upon  your  hearth.        '         - 
[c  heard  the  council  on  the  hills, 

Lud  seen  the  warrior  band, 

the  Good  Spirit  whispers  thus, 

\o !  warn  the  Open  Hand. 

fj  brother,  you  are  wise  and  strong, 

before  you  lies  your  path, 


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And  may  tfe  God  yta  ipoi^llpf  W^  " 

Now,  reader,  did  l3eoigi&]pniim*sM^ 

Ofow  ociH  m&»i»  W»  veins  ? 
No !  this  he  said-r-^Cfoi&e  loved  oaes  all. 

Let's  fly  across  Aef^niH    ' 
Matjlda,  fly  and  veadh  the  dmreh, 

Keep  CM  before  your  slghlt 
And  quickly  I  will  rouse  our  fldl^nds. 

The  savages  to  flght*  r^ 
Old  Burwell's  hut  was  quickly  gained; 

*My  friends,  prepare  to  fight,     r 
I'or  all  thd  wrath  of  liayage  1^  4 

Will  buist  on  ua  to-night.  • ,  ^ .  f 

The  ohuroh  will  he  our  fortress  stroug, 

We*ll  all  seek  aieltw  there — 
Beneath  the  cover  of  its  walls 

We  can  the  Indians  dare.' 
Across  the  plains  swifb  Milbum  fleWs 

And  roused  all  on  hid  way; 
*Fly  to  the  church  and  take  ypur  arms/ 

Was  all  he  stopped  to  say. 
And  Mhers  on  the  aiMPOus  nu^e 


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To  warn  their  iiei|^^  fl^w, 

goodlj  throng  oif  ev^ry  age. 

That  gathered  j^  Ib^ 

Igh  to  the  church  wi^  l^^uhled  heart, 

[while  maiijr  ju^  ^juuous  fiice 

Imed  to  the  west  witii  lurtive  j;laiice 

Their  savage  foe  t^  tmOt 

\t  could  ihdrejrei  jlj^e^d^         jiieree, 

i  sight  thei^  g|ae^^<n4i  meet, 

it  would  have  cooledi  UmI  kotf^est  blood, 
id  blamohed  the  boldest  dh^k. 
o'er  the  hills,  with  rapid  paee 

udvanced  the  saviige  hoi^de, 
[oited  to  the  wildes^t  pitch, 

iike  wolves  ^rstuig  for  blood. 

¥  for  Georgo  ^burn's  hoiise  they  ran, 

iike  floods  thej  sweep  the  plain; 
[like  some  ibhtinderij^jp  ftvalaiche 

>rom  off  the  Alps  amain, 
chief  who^  viewed  the  open  door, 

[aid  in  thp  fiercest  tone, 
mercy  know,  no  captives  take  ! 

[he  Open  Hand  is  gone^ 


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0V  i^ii     »(<'!»  iCi;     ■vrj/.-^r 

THBOPIW  HAND. 

Ri^t  soon  they  overtook  the  crowd 

That  strove  the  church  to  gain; 
Oh!  fearful  was  t^e  work  of  death 

That  raged  upon  the  plain. 
No  time  hc^d  men  to  form  in  hands. 

But  singly  fighting  fell, 
"While  shout  $nd  sh^ek  ^d  dying  groans^ 

Mingled  with  savage  yell. 
Such  wero  the  sounds  that  rent  the  air; 

Death  raged  on  every  hand; 
Mohassott,  like  a  hungry  wolf, 

Was  fiercest  of  the  hand; 
And  loud  ahovo  the  horrid  din 

His  Yodoe  like  thunder  fell:  • 
•Slay  on!  slay  on!  my  warriors  hravo, 

Be  strong!  be  strong!  and  kill.' 
For  Burweirs  house  they  fiercely  rush, 

And  flame  their  progress  marks — . 
Soon  fire  raged  on  every  hand, 

And  upward  flew  the  sparks,   " 
*Lot*.s  gain  the  church !  once  there  we're  safcl 

It  was  the  cojnmon  cry, 
Aud  headlong  in  the  dreadful  race,  * 


¥ 


rax  OPEN  HAND. 

[Like  wolves  and  sheep  they  fly. 
Lon  some  hardy  huntei^  would 

)um  full  upon  the  foe, 

scharge  his  gun,  and  with  the  stock, 

Return  them  blow  for  blow, 
it  numbers  soon  would  end  the  strife, 
[The  wretched  man  would  fall, 

dlst  round  him  lay  his  dearest  friend, 

[is  little  ones  and  all. 
|eir  little  bodies  mangled  sore, 

[n  pieces  strewed  the  ground, 

die  by  them  lay  their  fathers  brave, 

Hood  flowing  from  each  wound, 
^d  soon  unto  some  warrior's  belt, 

?he  bloody  scalps  conveyed, 

infant  dear,  of  gallant  men, 

If  sweet  and  lovely  maid. 

CANTO  xvr. 

ung  Mary  Wilson — scarce  a  year 
[ad  rolled  since  in  her  pride, 
|od  on  the  floor  in  wedlock  joined, 

fair  and  blushing  bride. 

in  that  space  so  happy,  they 


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No  pains  nor  crosses  knew. 
For  she  was  gentle,  fond  and  faify 

And  Chailes  ^as'  kind  and  tnie; 
One  pledge  of  love,  a  ^jliaj^ing  lK)y, 

Did  crown  ^r^eir J^appy  iot^ 
And  peace  and  joy  and(  love  did  reign 

Within  their  humbW  cot. 
But  now  that  cot  is  wrap^d  in  flames^ 

Her  Oharles  lies  at  the  door — 
And  down  from  many  a  fb.i'ail  wound 

Does  run  the  purple  gore; 
His  Heeding  head  so  dearly  loVed, 

Where  waving  locks  did  grow, 
Shows  nothing  but  the  ghastly  skull 

From  which  the  blood  does  flow. 
And  on  his  breast  his  Mary  lies. 

Tight  pressed  against  his  heart, 
And  all  the  strength  of  savage  hands 

Their  bodies  could  not  part. 
Her  long  and  lovely  auburn  hair 

The  knife  had  shorn  away; 
That  form  so  fair,  that  heart  so  trao. 

Is  now  a  lump  of  clay. 


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lat  infant  dear,  w]^^  U  itjEip^! 
Alas!  'tis  in  therfl^e^^-*- 
ie  door  post  w«^  wj^  itfi  w^u^  M0<^d» 
id  spotted  with  its  ]t)7ains. 

OANTO  xyn. 

!  yonder  stands  JoJ^Mmnscn^ 
Firm  battling  for  Ms  M&f 
id  in  a  pile  close  bj  his  sid^. 
His  slaughteipe^^hah^  a^  wife, 
le  warrior  fell  beneatiii  his  shot,       i 
One  other  quiok  did  feel 
le  ponderous  rifle'd  heavy  sti^ke, 
When  moved  by  am^ys  of  ste^l. 
:e  bees  upon  a  summer  day, 
I  They  round  the  paleface  qUng-^    . 
imbers  soon  wiU  end  the  strife, 
|His  spirit  takes  the  wing. 
)orge  Rolfe  beside  his  hearilvstoAe  feQ, 
|Pierced  deep  with  many  a  wound, 
try  to  save' his  mother  dear, 

\j  filial  Ic  ve  was  bound  ; 

could  not  leave  her  only  son, 

^hen  to  these  wilds  they  came, 


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m^.^frnMrn^ 


t«*'jP*^! 


Their  ooiwashirifnil'i^  dild^or  l6a(; 

And  when  th^  ci*j  t>f  Indinins  rose/  ' 

Borne  high  upon  tfc^  air,  * 

*My  darling  son,'  iAM  teotfifer  c*'ied, 

*JFor  me  no  dniigers  irfiarc . 
Fly !  fly !  my  soc,  the  fee  is  ttealpi**^^  ^^  ^^^ 

1*11  not  impede  yoiii  fiight;     t^       .       ' 
But  few  my  days  Upon^tfeiB  eaiiii, 

Shoulii  i  :30RiKvthiii  night/ 
*I  cannot,  vaan*>t  leave  yon  here, 

The  thought  my  heiirt  does  rend; 
I*d  sooner  far  yield  up  my  life 

Than  leave  my  earliest  fHend. 
No  time  was  left,  1ihe  samibi 

Had  gained  the  oottagfdoor, 
Which  quickly  broke,  and  quicker  still  ^^^ 

Their  victims  drenched  in  gore. 
The  moon  ropfi  on  this  hiipless  spot 

Where  death  and  terror  reigned      .'..,^*^' 
How  many  beating  hearts  that  morn 

Now  cold  up6n  the  plain  l 


fiti^<Mirtt  ttiltt>i  its 

'^■'^  ■  OANTO  X¥Iii^n^  '^:t  il^m  lliff  ^ 
Kit  hatk !  a  voie^  s^idear  cmd  fuAv  !t 

That  voice  they  ill  did  know*  ?  ii 

!  trage,  my  fnendfik!  oheer  vnpi  dtoop  notl 
Xum  full,  and  face  the  foe/  A 

lat  voice,  full  of  courage  high^t  >  iN^r«  >      4 
Caused  many  lieailfi  to  aheeir*  fir^:^  \mj^'-.H.* 
16  Indian^  paused  in  their  horrid  work,  i  .1 . 
The  Open  Httod  wa9^neiff»i  ^j.u  ^  ;; 
iward  the  foe  with  mighty  iforoe,v?aru> 
I  The  tide  of  l^attle^^ioHed;  dl  t  ion  f>    f  >  rr  ffV/ 
iorge  Milbum  camef  and  ^t  hifi  back  «>>(  t  /. 
I A  score  of  kunl»»»  bold*  .r  ui  \(kimf4  amn^' 
ie  moon  shone  full  on  tbia  bteve  ma&i  ImJb 
[e  to  the  foe  drew  neair^  mm  A 

le  was  his  cheek  Us  deiath  iiwhelf, 
lut  was  not  pale  frosgi  fear*  •  ^^'t* 
reddened  as  he  viewedi^hiiel  cheek 
}oon  found  thd  purple  tinge,        i  1  i  /. 
rgive  him,  Christian  reader  deat, 


hnA 


^or  once  he  cried*  'BevengerHuf  't  i 
len  first  he  heard  the  horrid  yell» 

If  Indiaus  on  the  plain, 


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« 

Fall  well  he  knew  ihbiMm»  miBi  fall. 

Ere  they  43i0  dmrdi  oonld  gam;    . 
And  like  a  skillfiil  general^  he 

Tofned  ftiU  flit  foe  iio  maet-*^ 
And  thus  give  time  foraU ^  roose, 

And  cover  their  ifekeai 
'Betam,  return !' io  eveiff  man 

Thus  ehecked  ^eir  hea^otig  flighty 

'Return,  and  meet  our  ^IreBtlfoeSr 

Our  safety  now  is  fights' 
When  close  unto  the  ittKtage  (hioKle^ 

A  shower  of  huUets  ^q[>ed 
From  twenty  rifles,  with  good  aiii, ' 

Laid  nmny  with  the  4ead. 
A  manly  cheer  those  heroes  gave, 

Then  closed  them  with  the  Ibe, 
And  rifles  clubbed,  witdi  tomahawk 

Exchanged  blow  for  blow. 
George  Milbum's  sword  now  flashed  in  air. 

The  moonbeams  on  its  blade 
Shone  brightly  as  it  rose  and  fell-— 

The  safety  of  the  glade. 
That  good  old  sword  saw  service  then,-— 


■'^* 


Ik^km 


^.-i 


Ithad  Deeu 
foaght  agaiHsl  dafk  €r6i^wi^H'«  meii) 
Upon  bleak  Mans^n  Moor. 
)r  George's  gtB.n&Stfe;hpA  MHii, 
Devoted  to  his  king, 
[ad  used  this  sword  fM  ho|iie  ims  lost, 
And  then  he  t^iok  the'witig 
Into  America**  fbMU  t^bx^i  '^^^t 

His  voyage  ther^  #d  eifid^ 
id  lelt  his  hostHe  native  land, 
But  kept  this  trastj^ftiend; 
id  now  his  grandson  in  hk  mighty 
This  heavy  Hrwotd  did  wieMf 
clove  the  Indians,  right  and  left, 
[That  night  upon  ^e  field.       ^>^^ 
te  first  three  stirokeis  three  bit  the  ground, 
[Beneath  his  heftvy  steel ; 

blows  did  guard,  and  blows  did  give, 

'hose  blows  the  fi>e  did  feel. 

comrades,  like  true  heroes  bmve, 

'heir  part  so  well  did  play,    • 
|at  soon  the  cheering  sound  was  heard, 

'The  savages  give  way !' 


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Yet  iioir  till  blood  from  gasliing  w^mud^^ 

From  these  stem  hunters  brave^ 
Did  dye  the  ground  and  some  did  fsdl-^ 

Those  never  fouiid  a  graTe* 
The  Indians,  terrified  to  i^«i  ,j^ 

The  blo«rs  thai  clove  in  twai^) 
Their  skill  was  useless  in  Hie  fight, 

And  all  their  strenglh  wasf  vain. 
CANTO  XKf.' 
Some  fifty  had  ia  vapin  essayed      i  ^ji^  ji^i  y. 

To  check  the  Open  Sbnd^  >   ' 

As  he  threw  hinvaeH  Upon  their  filef 

With  his  small  but  hardy  band. 
But  others  scattered  o'er  the  plains  t}Ai4      ' 

The  work  of  death  pursued;         *  * 
All  Iki^d  jalike,  the  cottage  iieat, 

And  camp  and  cottage  rude. 
Mohasset  sai^r  his  men  give  way, 

And  knew  'twias  Open  Hand 
Who  led  his  foes  with  such  success 

Against  his.  wq.rrior  band. 
Then  like  a  tigey  from  afar 

That  sccutri  his  caroloiS^  pvoy, 


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Tirl  0?B^' BANB^.'  Iff 

Ighfc  soon  he  was  amongsli  Ms  todl,^^^^^^  *  ^^^ 
[Who  had  befojiB^i'v^tt  way.  f^ 

jorge  Milburov  Whea  ffle  foe  had  fled, 

Returned  the  chtntsli  t^'gainri 
[r  weir  be  knew  thftt  to  ptlrsiie 

^aa  useless  on  the  plain. 
)haaset,  with  uplifted  axe, 
Sparks  flashing  from  bis  eyes, 
tawny  features  wild  with  rage, 
'Stay!  warriors,  stay!'  he  cries; 

where  is  he  at  council  fire 
lS  warrior  brave  would  stand  ?^ 
squaws  will  point  to  him  and  say: 
'ou  fled  from  the  Open  Hand. 
\n\  turn!  with  blood  wash  out  the  stain, 
\t  sullied  is  youi'  fame; 
jh  better  die  upon  the  field 
^han  live  to  lasting  shame. 

Wauban,  fly !  nor  stop  to  take  * 
|ne  scalp  upon  your  way, 
the  church  and  soon  we  hope 
see  its.  burning  ray.'       * 
Jarful  yell  of  rage  tkxA  fthamQ  -;  -^ 


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Did  loudly  «cIio  round. 
With  knivei  and  axes  Qasl^ng  higb 
Soon  th6y  retraced  ther  ^^und. 

Some  trembling  motlie|i|  n^ar  i^e  church 

Urged  on  their  hapless  young; 
Among  the  crowd  WM  MiU.««v's  w%,.  .  . 

His  babes  and  gallai^  SQp.; 
The  savages  on  plunder  bent^ 

For  blood  their  thirst  was  stayed. 
For  very  few  alive  were  left 

Within  that  {feasant  glade. 
For  all  the  men  had  Milburn  joined 

Who  yet  ramained  alive* 
Except  old  Burwell  and  )u^  so;i. 

Brave,  gallant  hunteis  fiv^; 
And  where  were  they  this  dreadful  night, 

When  dearest  friends  were  slain? 
These  huntdrs,  oai|tious,  wi^e  and  brave, 

Had  skirted  round  the  plain, 
And  many  shots  from  ui^een  bands 

Had  lain  fierce  warriors  low~ 
Bight  well  they  knew  how  vain  it  was 


'WX  ■' 


To  battle  bbw  &rl40Wi 
ind  cra%  Bm^oll*  kneiT  tdo  weH 

No  courage  oooM  prerail 
Lgainst  the  numerow  lailiMi  foes  r 

Now  wamiig  iaibd  dakw 
for  Waubau  fleir  towurdt  tiie  ohaieh, 

And  soon  Ms  warnoit  gttitted  ^  i 

[he  remnant  of  the  Iil|^t%t68  ^if  r 

Fast  flying  o'er  the  j^lalft. 

>me  furious  warrior%dyed  theiv  hands 

In  hapless  children's  gore, 

spite  of  orders  fr<Mn  their  iMtin  ^  ^ 

To  gain  the  chureh  belbre. 
[e  gained  the  church  with  his  radd  Imnd, 

And  soon  the  flames  atoae» 

id  not  one  buildiiig  in  the  glen» 

Escaped  the  savage  foes« 

CANTO  X. 

)w  Milbum  with  his  gattant  hand/ 

Strove  dear  their  lives  td  selii 

id  4>ne  by  one  these  heroes  bold,       \   *  ^  >^^ 

Combating  fiercly  fell^ 

)r  back  to  bia>ck  they  fought  in  squads^ 


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Each  cheered  his  brothelr^s  heiuri^         :<f  ^'^ 
Right  rrell  the^  knew  that  death  had  oome, 

And  they  all  soon  must  pattr. 
For  WilUam  knew  Ms  dai*ling  wife 

Would  never  more  him  view, 
Likewise  he  k^6w  escape  was  d'er, 

But  kept  his  courajge  true; 
Mohasset  viewed  him  in  the  strife, 

*  We  must  him  captive  take, 
'Twill  gratify  iiit  warriors  •  pride 

To  see  him  at  the  stake.' 
For  Milburn>  and  two  edmrades  bold, 

Hemmed  in  by  savage  foes, 
Had  placed  their  backs  against  an  elm, 

And  still  exchanged  blows.  ' 

These  three  were  all  remained  alive 

Of  the  twenty  hunters  brave. 
Who  did  return  to  give  their  lives, 

That  others  might  be  saved  ; 
And  these  exhausted  by  the  strife, 

Dfo's  fountain  nearly  drained, 
Were  seized  and  bound  by  savage  hands, 

A  victory  was  gained,  ^ 


.,-,%.. 


[ow  round  tho  ckoxoli J^e  jflaiigl^ter  raged. 

Of  such  as  gaine^  tiUt  jilace; 

lere  hapless  wome|L  breathed  their  last. 

No  mercy  showiit  nor  ^race. 

id  poor  Matilda !  where  yras  she  7 

She  was  amoi^  the^isirowd^ 
1th  htr  dear  babes  iu4  gallant  son, 

Ajoid  the  tumult  loud. 
I'onng  Mary  Hanson  knew  her  form. 

And  to  her  fast  diS  cl^ig, 

^e  will  not  part,  our  spirits  will 

Together  take  the  wing/ 
^hen  up  bespoke  the  noble  boy, 

Hope  beaming  from  liis  eye, 
To  mark  of  foBr  was  on  his  faoe 

To  give  his  words  the  Uo: 

[y  dearest  mother,  don't  despair, 

Although  the  church  flames  high, 
[y  father  will  relieve  us  yet, 

And  make  these  India\is  fly. 
[oor,  gallant  boy  !  he  did  not  know 

His  father's  life  lay  with  the  foe. 


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TWi  opiM  nuxm. 


I 


Young  Louis  Hartel  viewed  ttre  starife, 

And  cheered  the  Indians  on 
Until  but  few  remained  alive — 

The  work  was  nearly  done. 
At  length  a  thought  apart  from  blood 

Did  move  his  selflsh  breast, 
'Some  women  we  must  captives  take 

To  cheer  our  journey  west.' 
Then  straightway  sped  he  Mm  to  the  church, 
-    *Stay,  gallant  warriors  Ijrftve  ! 
One  hundred  crowns  I'll  surely  give 

For  every  woman  saved,' 
Kind  Provideaoe  appeared  through  him, 

Matilda's  life  to  j^uard^ 
A^d  stayed  their  red,  uplifted  handis, 

Py  thoughts  of  this  reward.         ' 
But  oh,  the  pangs,  the  pangs  of  woe, 

That  racked  her  gentle  breast-^. 
One  tender  babe  had  felt  the  a^^e, 

And  sunk  to  endless  rest; 
*0h,  spare  my  boy,  your  skin  is  white/ 

(To  Hartel  this  did  say,) 
^Hftve  pity  on  bis  tender  years, ' 


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THB  dPBN  HAND. 


88 


And  God  will  you  repay.' 
^Take  now  those  four/  thmi  Hartel  said, 

<And  to  the  northward  steer, 
Where  Robert  keeps  Madaetic  fort, 

Let's  quickly  move  from  here.' 
With  withes  they  boi;nd  their  tender  limbs, 

No  room  for  pity  there, 
IGeprge  Milbum's  son,  and  daughter  young, 

And  Mary  Hanson  fair. 
I  On,  on,  they  hurried  thro'  the  wilds, 

Till  day  at  length  did  break. 
I A  stalwart  savage  seemed  the  chief, 

The  far  famed,  dread  Blacksnake. 


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PART   III, 

ri;ANTO  L 
It  was  nigh  noon,  the  kuag  of  day 
Spread  hright  around,  his  piercing  lay; 
Kind  nature  ever  smiles  the  same 
On  deeds  of  lupine  or  of  faine. 
A  gentle  brook,  whose  purling  sound 
Did  ever  cheer  all  things  around, 
On  its  green  banks,  which  seemed  so  blest, 
A  group  of  warriors  took  their  rest. 
The  fragments  of  a  hasty  meal, 
With  no  pains  taken  to  conceal, 
Showed  vain  pursuit  they  did  not  fear, 
Nor  dreamed  of  foe  or  danger  near; 
Some  twenty  warriors  wrapped  in  sleep, 
One  stalwart  chief  did  sentry  keep; 
Whilst  in  their  midst,  and  firmly  bound 
Unto  a  stake  fast  in  the  ground, 
Was  one  whoso  face,  could  you  but  see, 
Would  tell  a  tale  of  misery; 
His  face  appeared  as  atihes  white — 


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JiiM 


TSB  OPO  UA.MD. 


•86 


Hig  eyes  had  lost  their  lustre  bright — ?rf 
[lis  garments  torn  la  many  a  shred, 
""ith  clots  of  blood  all  covered  red;        *j  i 
[is  body  hacked  by  many  a  wound, 
^Vhich  by  rough  hands  was  rudely  bound, 
[lis  wife  and  babes  among  the  slain, 
id  he  alive !  was  not  this  pain  ? 
^hile  thus  he  mused  in  deep  depaif , 
[o  earthly  hope  did  linger  there; 
For  did  he  see  a  chief  that  stood 
/lose  by  the  margin  of  the  wood, 
^ho  viewed  the  scene  with  sorrowing  heait 

touched  by  Milbnrn's  cruel  part. 
[o  nigher  came  with  noiseless  trend, 
^nd  to  the  captive  this  he  said: 
Ixy  docs  th«  Open  Hand  despair? 
[is  fate,  his  sorrows,  I  would  share, 
lough,  my  brother !  the  same  fate 
lat  biads  you',  binds  me  to  the  stake.* 
le  unbidden  tear  from  Milburn's  eye 
ishod  forth,  and  thus  he  made  reply: 
'is  death  I  wish  !  if  such  the  will 
God  that  Indians  shoujd  me  kill; 


oE* 


fBi  owmt  BASli. 


For  all  that's  dear  is  gone  before. 
And  I  have  nought  to  look  fbr  more.' 
*No !  Open  Hand,  tjie  Wrds  that  sungc^^K 
Those  idle  wordb  wera  surely  wrong; 
Tonr  heart  aUQ  Kves;  tiie  Frenohman  bore 
Your  heart  and  blood  to  the  'Loostook  shore, 
At  the  Walloostook  wiiters  Mt^ 
Yes,  Open  Hand !  you'll  find  them  there/ 
<0h,  God!  I  thai^  thee/  Mlbuni  said, 
Sweet  hope  retnmbi|;  tq  bis  aid, 
^  Ye  must  be  strong,  yeintb^  and  bands ! 
If  ye  TWik  lon|^r  keep  my  hands/ 

OANTO  IJ. 
The  warriors  rqeie,  eaoh  tq  hi£f  feet, 
With  ugh3,  and  nodfi  did  Moxus  greet« 
•Now  moy^  y^B  on,  the  «an  is  higl\,' 
And  Mc^na  kep^  the  captive,  by. 
Oh !  how  ch§^T^  'tis  to  find, 
In  deep  diatres&i,  ^  friend  that's  k.^nd. 
The  Indians  marked  his  changed  mien, 
For  hope's  M^A  wys  9fX^  plainly  aeenj 
It  seemed  as  thc^ugh  his  lii.4bs  had  gained 
Xheiv  wontQd  stv^ngth,  mi  ^to(^  lUl  |mtua 


The  hot  blood  through  his  veins  coursed  firee, 
I  His  heart  beat  high  for  liberty. 
This  Moxus  to  the  chief  did  say : 
'Where  with  the  pale£«ce  take  our  way  T 
I'To  where  Melhatchee  sits  m  state— 
I'Tis  then  we'll  learn  the  captive's  fate, 
kt  he  is  weak;  when  night  is  near^ 
^e'll  reach  some  streamlet  flowing  clear, 
^nd  by  its  waters  dancing  bright, 

happy  dreams  we'H  pass  the  night.' 
lut  chieff«in  brave,  you  did  not  know 
]hat  watched  you  were  by  stealthy  foe. 

CANTO  m.    ^ 
^e'U  now  rotum  to  scenes  of  blood, 
Where  all  around  was  still. 
fo  sound  of  life  or  human  voice 
Was  heard  in  vale  or  hill— 
Lud  yet  a  group  of  stalwart  men 
In  eager  converse  deep, 
[tood  by  the  embers  of  the  church, 
Where  many  slept  death's  sleep. 
Here  fierce  old  Bur  virell  viewed  the  scene, 
Hia  eyes  lika  orbs  of  flMna^ 


And  his  brave  sons  with  sorrpwing  looks, 

Were  speaking  of  the  slm. 
Qh,  love !  that  dwells  in  human  hearts^ 
'  For  Mends  who're  true  and  kind, 
In  city  or  In  forest  glade, 

Affection's  voice  you'll  find. 
And  those  four  brothers  seemed  as  one. 

So  kind,  so  brave  aud  true; 
A  thought  that  pained  the  breast  of  on0 

Would  pain  the  others  too. 
And  brave  old  Burwell,  justly  proud, 

Appeared  in  twofold  view — 
A  kind  and  Iqyin^  father  dear, 

And  gentle  brother  too; 
And  now  he  spoke,  his  lips  compressed: 

<I  saw  them  as  they  passed; 
They  h')re  two  females  swift  along  j 

The  Captain's  wife,  alas ! 
And  Oh !  my  David,  droop  thee  not, 

Thy  loved  one,  too,  is  saved. 
But  hurried  to  Maductic  fort, 

Hartel  the  orders  gave. 
My  rifle  at  the  Frenchman's  heart 


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Asji  -tA^     .jj^; 


Mat   ft 

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I  aimed  id  taJce  his  life; 
Lgain  I  thought  he  woUl^  proteot 

Your  love,  and  MUburn's  wife. 
[ay,  droop  not,  David,  he  a  man^ 

'Tis  five  and  twenty  years 
^ince  first  I  kissed  your  infant  cheek, 

And  stilled  your  infant  featrs, 
Lnd  by.  the  love  we  all  do  feel, 

And  truth  we  all  do  share, 
fweet  Mary  still  shall  be  your  bride, 

If  God  our  lives  doth  spare, 
^ut  e'er  our  steps  we  bend  that  way^ 

Our  Captain  we  must  find; 
let's  be  moving  to  the  west. 

And  leave  this  scene  behind. 
I  saw  him  carried  to  the  west, 

His  limbs  were  roughly  tied; 

id  I  but  twenty  at  my  back. 

Their  strength  I  had  defied, 

it  let's  push  on  as  best  we  mayt 
promise  you  this  night 

[hat  most  your  father  longs  tp  see-^ 

I A  first  rate  ludiaii  fight' 


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The  prospect  filled  each  heaart  with  joy, 

Inteut  their  blooa  to  $ked; 
But  David's  heart  was  on  the  trail 

iThat  to  Maductic  led, 
But  death's  stem  terrors  could  not  make 
Those  bojs  their  father's  orders  break. 

.€ANTO  V. 
The  trail  soon  gained,  right  swift  they  sped, 

In  rapid  Indian  flle-<- 
Old  Burwell's  tall  and  sinewy  form 

Fast  leading  through  the  wild, 
Until  a  gentle  streamlet  giained, 

When  Burwell  gazed  around, 
*yes !  here  tkey  took  their  noonUde  meal — 

Here  was  tlie  prisoner  bound  ; 
But  we  don't  break  our  fast,  my  sons,  ^m  sr 

Until  the  Captain^s  free,  *^  w    ' 

So  rest;  for  now  I  must  make  sure 

How  many  imps  there  be.' 
His  stalwart  sons,  each  sat  him  down, 

His  rifle  by  his  side^ 
With  long  knife  fast  within  his  bdt, 

£acb  looked  a  warrior  tried. 


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M  Burwell  quiukly  r^-appeared,* 

'Bufc  sixteen  imps  in  all, 
Lud  one  it  seems  has  joined  them  here» 

Ail  seventeen  must  fal^  ,. 

'^e'll  fiftd  them  ere  the  cIqsjb  of  dg,ji^ 

And  when  the  fight's  beguiii,  ,^ 
'he  one  that  spares  an  Indian's  life, 

I'll  disoAvn  him  for  a  son/ 
In,  on  they  sped  with  hastened  pace. 

Nor  yet  fatigue  they  knew, 
ind  ere  the  setting  of  the  sun 

Close  on  the  chase  they  drew, 
feorge  Milburn's  lower  limbs  wer^  bound, 

His  arms  and  body  free, 
^or  Moxus'  inmost  wishes  were 

To  give  him  liberty.   , 
'he  savage  waniors  seated  round, 

Partook  their  evening  meal, 
?heir  guns  were  placed  beside  an  oak — 

They  quite  secure  did  feel. 


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*  So  experienced  had  the  backwoodsmen  of  that  day  become  thftt 
wHi  no  difficult  thing  fur  them  to  discorcr  the  number  of  a  party 

their  trail,  and  e<rm  to  diftinfniish  warrion  of  diffDrant  tribes  bjr 

imprcMioos  of  their  moccasini. 


^■Mwwppw'^iipp'i^npan*" 


Ana  mere  remainea  nu  xime  amvea  -* '* 
To  send  them  to  Quebec. 

CANTO  vm.  S 

One  mom,  as  daylight  crowned  the  hills, 

Soxlixus  did  repair  - 
Unto  the  lodge  whose  owner  was        ^    ' 

The  mighty  Peter  Bear. 
With  greetings  short  the  chieftain  spake:     " 

*Soxlixus,  tried  in  war,  *       -  - 


•a.  otiiai 


160 


9BS  OPIN  ItAltP. 


Kift)wn  as  the  Panther  strong;  i'Mi-imHi^'^M' 
Most  skillful  did  he  ward  the  blows 
Which  Burweli  showered  on. 


#*Sf 


mi^-.-^-'s 1-1 i»_ii  XI- 


1      A         1 


*"'""'  «i  tne  warrior'a  cheek, 


tT 


-.-  -f-*..  ^..-^i^-i-       y 


^  ="""""8  for  his  Stout  heart 
Young  Edwin  did  provide ; 

i^«f  1*"  '"'^*  »  ff*^"*  fi>e. 
With  Edwin  by  his  RiH« 
He  bowed  to  PptL  »  ,        «« «i«»4c«/s 

Soxlb-—     *"  -  ®  ' 


•■^*^i;^  A 


,  .i,>-„  ■*  4 


ixus  wiU  be  on  the  path, 

am  strength  again  to  try ' , 

The.likeanarn^fromSbow.^lr'^ 


■m^mtm^ 


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1S.,; 


.'<   '-^ 


ff"?,?'  • 


*■•  Ofw  aim. 

Then  like  tigress  turned  at  b»V,    .  w  ,.-. 

And  quick  as  lightning's  Q^b, 
With  nervous  arm  and  dauntl««  k..^ 


Induced  him  to  remain. 
A  mother's  love  !  at  evening  hours. 

That  solace  sweet  and  clear 
Can  force  a  broken  heart  to  sing, 

And  make  a  prison  dear. 
Her  love  was  centered  in  the  boy. 

For  ne'er  again  did  she 
Expect  to  see  her  husband  dean 


^  vit    "!# 


To  me( 

-f^  ■ 

Whe 

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Each  I] 

:   :'f:,\:r\n:  ', 

His( 

'"-f-  /,:;3  ;  ,  ' 

And  gCj 

■  f 

Such 

His  waa 

'i         '^ 

And  ] 

TBI  OnH  HARD. 


~~    —vvsiiVi    Mx'Hi 


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^ 


His  daring  look  and  eye       *^'*"*.'*^*« 

And  generous  mien,  did  miU  *i,        ,      '*'^"^   '' 

Such  tnute  they  i^^t*'"  ^^^''^^^  *   ^' 

H.S  was  the  heart  to  win  bcivehearte  **■ 

And  many  friends  to  make^     !  ,*     '    ■ 


^lU'  I 


y^. 


>^ 


Ambitioua  project*  filled  his  mind. 

And  all  for  Eagle  Eye; 
He  inward  vowed  the  boy  should  rule 

As  chief  o'er  all  the  tribe.  m 

But,  noble  warri^,  time's  at  hand. 
Another  race  shall  rule  thy  land. 

CANTO  XI. 
Two  dajs  thej^  marched  without  fatigue 


■'i' 


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.,  '■    -:&: 

.     .;  .4.-;0---- 

104  nu  onif  luliD. 

T^/tv\nwfivir#  Vkrifli    Ao/»ri    Yvlrvnr 


ta^fi^ 


~~~  ""S'^vJps  itro 


and  fast. 

^««  expressed 
i*esponse  '"'^ 


Soxlixns'  wish, 
I    Pound  readjr 

Avelve  stalwart  bravea  »»..       .  '^"•'^ 

.    ^ou,d  an,  dan^r^C -'' -hief.     ^^ 

pach  loosed  his  knife,  each  *  '•^''^'—^'^'-  '- 


^^=^*"*^-*'%5WI.4v* 


^  on. the  trail  ttjtw''""''^  ^^  ^•"«  '*^^' 


^^.mA     I  CioseonthecwJVVJ^^P-^^^^ 


^i^.'^^  ^ 


ft. 


i 


'rf 


1^  #__       :.  jM&-!l^fdSrii^._. 


Jfe. 


»H«  "Omr  BAND. 


.-^b^i> 


Each  heart  beat  high  with  anxious  hope, 

They  strangers  were  to  fear. 
And  now,  when  Sol  had  reached  We  south, 

And  gained  the  zenith  clear, 
The  party  paused  to  take  their  meal. 

The  flesh  of  mountain  deer.  j^  >^ 

This  flesh  well  dried  beside  the  fire,     |^^^«  * 

Was  all  each  hunter  chose  ^4«'^^* 


;:l-l^  . 


i./'l.ilfc.-iX 


'mn  oBBir  axm*^ 


lopc. 


)  soath, 


I, 


Is  stout  8oxi«r;:7h:rr.«'-^. 


'Hush 


and  his  band. 
CANTO    XIII 
^ys  old  Burwell,  'beaw 
we  eat- 


*rf^' 


/fir„:-i 


are  near. 


They  scent  the  food  we  ea.. 

■iw  the  tread  of  Indian's  feet    1  f^  ** 
■se  quick  your  ^„n»  ,  *!   .1^     .   ^^MiS  ,7/ 


«» •«     I  Seize  quick  your 


".- H>u«K  your  guns !  to  cover  fl»  h 
And  quicker  tbw  the  word      ^" 


fr*.f,  •vi.t'*? 


-'4' 


#; 


",V1 


•,w.„:  !.•»,■. 


f 


^ '"  ^^zriTj"  "^ 


'Hush 


tush !'  spys  old  Burwell   -h^'  '  '*'  -^ 

TW  scent  the  fooj^^;,^—--.,., 

And  quzcker  than  the  worl?^ 


■^i  "l  dr*:  ^)^^ 


^ 


*^ 


Did  glow  with  fever  ray, 
He  did  admire  the  ciuick  dispatch      -*•' 

That  Burwell  did  display. 
He  dared  not  call  his  braves  aroundj 

He  knew  the  yangees*  eye 
Was  quick  to  view  and  straight  to  aimj 

This  did  his  patience  try.       #?  x^,  #w 
For  two  long  hours  each  did  wait^ 


,A-«i:t-' 


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■-*--.     . 


'iL.  :^i,:.:y 


THi  oneM  luirt^' 


OH  David's  aim  ».-      •  .  '^^"^  "'* 

Ere  the  rifles  held  bv  thL^  p       -    ^^  ^    ^'' 

A  W  death  wail  escaD6d  ih.  r  ;       "* 

Of  this  stout  Indkn  bl?   ^   .  ""^  "'  •  ^ 
His  soul  went  to  fK       •  ^'^^^      "*^*^  **'"• 

The  wiTLcal:  ?"*  ^'">*'  ^^«%  »-'  i 
wuas  became  his  grave.     *^^#.«ato:i 


1    >■ 


'  * 


*>:% 


:«t. 


*uavn 


.f) 


>'''il\-- 


Would  feel  a  bullet  in. 

CANTO   XIV. 
And  thus  two  hours  more  did  pass, 

In  silence  where  they  stood; 
No  sound  was  heard  but  the  summer  breeze 

That  rustled  through  the  wood. 
Then  called  Soxlixus:  *Come  ye  squawSy*^**^^ 

For  once  fair  battle  wage; 


SoxIj 
His  axe 
Was 

^  WeU ! 

'No  I 
You're  i 

Darec 


«;;,,..  :i,'. 


THE  OPEN  "ttAKPi 


---  ..„.  „„  arrow  from  the  bow 

Soxhxu,  forward  sprung;         ' 
iiis  axe  he  shook,  his  Irnife  i.     ,  "'''  ^ 

.Was  soon  his  fo'es  a^^  '^  <^«I"'/  '^^  ^-'I 

CANToW  "* '^"^  ^'^^ 
'WeU !  well  i'  .„<i  r..       ,7;  *=»*« 

'No  buUeV,;: shS'J^: '-'^^^^Pake.  .W 

You're  the  fi^t  redskin  I  ev«.  **  ^'*  *'^ 

Dared  meet  th«  ^.J!''^^"'^'^  O'i 


-'■---'■V,-* 


Dared  meet  the  y.^;:^^^ 


T*--*** 


t^'\-f4. 


*  '.-;;?,:. 


It  was  the  last  he  gave. 
But  ah !  poor  Jemmy,  'tis  the  last, 

The  last  day  of  your  life; 
Soxlixus  fiercely  on  him  sprang, 

With  hatchet  and  with  knife. 
Now  all  engaged  by  times  in  squads. 

By  times  in  single  pairs,  *%t 

But  few  the  words,  but  few  the  shouts. 


$M3 


ift^^-i 


^ 


That 
But  the 

Pids 
He  force 

Then 
Like  lig] 

And  c 

A  stalwa 


-iSS^^ 


t3fe-«r  ^,„      .;,  '-» 


E   OPEN    HAND. 


Can  every  ill  subdue. 


tSat  the  mighty  strength  of  thn  T„-i-       i  •  if 
_W^  «-n  decide  tK.^*^  ^^^  «^^  ^„ 
H^^oed^  James  BorweD  to  hi,  knees,   ^m- 

A  stalwart  wamor  BurweU  chose,  !.«/, 


M*  OPBN  ,„,,„_ 


104 


TUSOPJBII  ItA^TD. 


Of  Robert's  fort  so  strong;       ?        .       :^  - 
Three  hundred  crowns  of  silver  bright        i«^A 

Will  then  to  us  belong.    ?.m  i*??*  «<f 

But  still  my  heart  is  festering  sore,       ,;«5iir& 

Each  moment  gives  me  pain;  ,.«;.,>i«£  !ffei<?5  lii 
My  only  brother,  loved  so  well,  t J  iM^mt^^  <* 
^  By  Open  Hand  Wiwj  lain.    ;  h*  flvEii' 

Oh  !  had  mine  only  been  the  lot    asA  -itdiTiH  ' 

That  to  Mohasset  fell,         _':^.^l^.^r>«lfdi; 
I'd  make  him  drink  before  his  time    Fr:*?»ia1^^.k;  : 

Deep  of  the  white  man's  hell.     !  Tti't*!*  ♦ 
But  long  ere  this  he  lives  no  more,^  lkiv<»l 

Methinks  I  hear  his  groans;     '^4'mp^tdl 
His  scalp  is  on  some  warrior's  belt,    jgulTH^t 

While  wolves  have  shared  his  bones,  tiiti 
His  second  heart  is  on  our  hands, 

They  were  to  him  as  all,    -  ^*    -  •   ^^^ti>t 
That  haughty  squaw  you  last  did  leave. 

With  son  and  pappoose  small.'  m'^ma* 
CANTO   XIV.        >rc».,ii 
*Ah !  then,'  thought  Hartel,  *  fool  I  am 

To  let  this  chance  pass  by;      ,^  ..  „.,  i,. 
This  man  &hall  surely  vent  his  hate- 


tn  d¥ief  ttiirB. 


W 


Mhie  they  must  be  or  die. 

thought  thej  would  most  gladly  yield, 

To  win  a  friend  secure; 
Sut  thus  to  be  repulsed  with  scorn 

No  Frenchman  should  endure. 
["es,  she  shall  bow  her  haughty  head,  '^  ^'^^ 

And  bend  that  will  so  strong,/^- ^-^^'Vti,^ 
)r  by  St.  Louis,  my  patron  saint, 

Her  life  will  not  be  long. 


{ i«V"*-^-' 


Ihen  thus  to  Blaoksnake,  'valiant  chief, 


■'-'  -  ,.■ 


fall 
.  ^1 


The  Open  Hand  must  know 

lat  a  brother's  death  must  be  avenged 

By  tortures  sure  and  slow. 

[3  spirit  hovers  near  this  spot, 

[And  knows  your  arm  is  strong;    *''  *^*4i«? 

fen  show  that  wisdom  by  revenge  "^ii^^*U  « 
►oes  to  your  race  belong.       .  * 

|t  still,  I  pray,  touch  not  her  life, 

Yet  make  her  keenly  feel  4     *^*^  ^^^r^ 

full  effects  of  all  your  wrath — 

[ake  her  proud  spirit  kneel.'   '  **^' 

Indian's  swarthy  cheek  did  glow, 

[is  eyes  with  pleasure  beamed, 

5« 


^  4 


'■sa 


r 


106 


IHB  OPIN  UAMD. 


f/;- 


*Yes !  Open  Hand,  you  soon  shall  knoW, 

What  once  you  little  dreamed.' 
Then  to  the  mossy  knoll  he  strode 

Where  stood  the  captives  meek, 
The  little  gisl  he  rudely  .seized 

And  spat  upon  her  cheek. 
'Yes !  you  must  feed  the  flames  this  night,' 

Then  rudely  smote  her  face;  ^i*?r  %| 
*0h!  that  I  could  so  easily '^^^ii^^^l  #J 

Exterminate  your  race.'  '^Jf>l  m^rll  %^ 

CANTO  XV.         n^i^rM' 
Now,  gentle  mothers,  pause  and  think      %4^ 

On  poor  Matilda's  fate;  ^,.-i  r>^l£H#-^'» 

Her  little  daughter  thus  abused,  Tkj^xJtliJ^l^v 

Ah,  me !  what  was  her  state  ? 
'Slay  not  my  child !'  in  frenzied  tones,    ib  / 

*  My  babe,  my^  love,  my  life;  ^  ^' 

Oh,  George !  my  husband,  where  are  you  ?' 
•     EKolaimed  the  suffering  ^ife.         ^jf^fi;? 
The  Indian  raised  the  child  in  air, 

With  shouts  of  fiendish  joy : 
*Me  touch  your  heart,  now  Open  Hand, 
^    Me  jgoing  to  kill  your  boy,' 


— 'ir^     f-- 


TOM  OPMM  BAUD. 


107 


|Matilda  frantically  tried 
To  force  it  from  his  hand, 
id  soon  unto  the  mossy  knoll 
Was  gathered  all  the  band. 

'hey  saw  the  chief  was  bent  on  blood, 
And  grimly  smiled  each  face,    -h*  ?^ 

^or  torture  is  the  chief  delight 
Of  all  the  Indian  race. 

.gaiB  he  raised  the  ohUd  in  air 
And  rudely  whirled  it  round; 

|ts  mother  caught  it  in  her  arms 
Before  it  reached  the  ground. 

[c  next  picked  up  a  hazel  wand 
With  rage  most  fierce  and  wild, 

i.nd  showered  hard  and  cruel  blows 
On  mother  and  on  child. 
)ung  Edwin  could  no  longer  hdd, 
To  a  warrior's  belt  he  flew, 
id  ere  the  savage  could  prevent,  -^n- 
I A  hatchet  from  it  drew, 
id  on  Blacksnake,  with  all  the  foroQ 
[Of  his  small  but  active  hand, 
mlt  gashes  deep  before  he  waa 


ill 


.  1  ^ 


?  v>^.i 


;♦*," 


Prevented  by  the  Band. 
Blaoksnake,  whose  strength  was  not  impaired, 

iHien  dashed  him  to  the  ground; 
And  seized  he  was,  and  with  strong  withes 

His  hands  were  quickly  bound. 
*Now,  treacherous  whelp  of  a  palefaeed  dog, 

Behold  this  glittering  knife- 
It  first  shall  raise  your  woman  scalp, 

Then  drink  your  worthless  life.' 
The  lad  did  boldly  meet  his  gaze, 

And  thus  to  him  began: 
^All  threats  and  taunts  to  me  are  vain; 

I  am  my  father's  son.' 
Matilda,  in  that  dreadM  hour, 

Felt  thankihl,  gratef^^  joy. 
To  think  such  strengh  in  time  of  need. 

Was  given  to  Ifer  boy. 
•Now  for  your  scalp,'  fierce  Blaoksnake  cried. 

And  raised  his  knife  in-  air; 
But  ere  it  touched  those  shining  locks, 

His  hands  arrested  were; 
A  warrior  from  Walloostook'il  banks, 

Soxlixus  was  his  name/ 


tOM  OPm  BAITD. 


Oae  eyef  boldest  in  the  fight» 

A  brave  of  mighty  fame, 
Stept  forth  and  calmly  laid  hiis  hand 

On  Bkoksnake^  and  did  say: 
*Kill  not  to-night,  but  let  your  wrath 

Behold  another  day.' 
Not  one  in  all  that  dusky  throng 

Raised  a  dissenting  voice. 
|Soxlixus'  wish  (though  not  a  chief) 

Did  govern  every  choice. 

CANTO   XVI. 
^hen  stakes  were  cut  with  quick  dispatch, 

And  planted  in  the  ground, 
'o  which  the  tender  limbs  of  each, 

Of  one  and  all,  were  bound. 
^Now  contemplate  the  white  man's  hell,' 

This  BlatJksnake  then  did  say, 
[For  in  this  world  you  never  shall 

Live  out  another  day.' 
lach  savage  then  did  move  away 

To  seek  his  evening  care, 
Lnd  dream  of  pleasures  which  the  morn 

Would  enable  him  to  share. 


.v^-» 


110 


THE  OPKX  BAim. 


Except  Soxlixus !  ^other  thoughts 

All  night  disturbed  his  brain; 
Oft  would  he  rise,  and  gaze  around^ 

THen  lay  him  down  again. 
At  length  he  roused  a  warrio^  bold. 

Long  ere  the  break  of  day:    ^  * 
•Wake  up,  son  of  my  father's  love, 

I  much  to  you  would  say; 
Come,  let's  go  where  the  orb  of  night 

Does  on  yon  opening  shine; 
I  much  do  need  your  kind  advice, 

Dear  only  brother  miae. 
I  was  musing  of  our  father  dear, 

That  happy,  reverend  sage. 
His  ^ov^  were  ever  all  his  joy. 

The  solace  of  his  age« 
And  Oh !  dear  brother,  oft  I've  grieved. 

This  many  a  dreary  year. 
Bat  yet  no  man  has  heard  me  sigh, 

Or  seen  a  single  tear. 
"Why  did  the  mighty  Spirit  Xing    .  ^ 

Deny  to  me  the  joy 
That  makes  each  father's  boaxt  thrill  ddep. 


TBM  OPIR  BAND.  HI 

Each  time  he  sees  his  boy? 
The  smiling  face  of  a  little  one 

Arouud  my  wigwm  fire, 
These  many  years  has  been  my  wish,  * 

My  ardent,  chief  desire.* 
My  lonely  mate,  so  fond  and  true, 

For  sorrow  deep  does  pine. 
But  all  in  vain;  the  Spirit  Great 

Denies  this  wish  of  mine. 
And  since  the  setting  of  the  sun^ 

My  feelings  i^ill  not  bend; 
I  long  to  save  this  gallant  boy, 

And  call  myself  his  friend. 
I've  fought  the  Mlcmacs  of  the  north, 

A.nd  bound  them  to  the  stake. 
Yet  never  found  among  that  tribe, 

A  hearf  one  half  so  great. 
I  watched  his  oye,  it  did  not  quail, 

Death  has  no  terror  there; 
And  as  I  hope  to  see  the  day, 

Blacksnake  his  life  shall  spare., 

*  The  IndUni,  like  the  Jewi,  considered  no  celamttf  fretter  thatt 
ibat  of  being  cbildlesii  or  leaving  none  to  perpetuate  their  name. 


m 


TBI  mmnuni^ 


Yes>  I  will  take  him  to  mj  home. 

To  be  my  fatiire  joy; 
He  shall  become  a  mighty  chief,     V 

TMs  noble,  palefaced  boy. 

GANTO  XVII. 
The  day  soon  broke,  and  with  the  light, 

Each  member  of  the  band 
Did  sit  as  judge  to  seal  the  doom 

Of  the  wife  of  Open  Hand. 
And  Hartel  strolled  toward  the  spot 

Where  the  helpless  captives  lay. 
And  with  much  grace  did  them  salute, 

And  this  to  them  did  say: 
'How  much  it  pains  my  heart  to  see 

Those  Indians'  wrath  burn  high. 
And  ere  the  setting  of  tne  sun, 

Those  handsome  forms  must  die^ 
But  I  have  power  with  the  tribe, 

Dear  maid  of  the  soft,  dark  eye. 
And  even  now,  say  you'll  be  mine, 

Not  one  of  you  shall  die. 
Be  mine,  and  at  Maductic  fort 

We  tarry  but  a  space, 


i^i  ot>^«r  HA 


Then  onward  push  to  fair  Quebec, 

That  pleasant)  happy  place, 
Where  you  shall  reign,  my  favored"  biffe, 

My  heart's  fond  love  to  shared  -  ^  t^^iiv  pit^ 
In  regal  splendor  be  arrayed, " 

None  shall  with  you  compare.' 
Poor  Mary,  trembling  like  the  fawn 

That^s  startled  on  the  plain. 
On  Matilda's  breast  did  hide  her  face, 

While  tears  did  flow  like  rain. 
*  What  shall  I  do,  my  dearest  friend  ? 

Right  cheerful  would  I  die, 
To  save  you  from  this  awful  fate. 

Oh,  say,  shalU  comply  ?' 
Matilda  slowly  raised  her  fac6, 

No  sign  of  tears  was  there:        ^"  ^^^ 
*Our  God  reigns  in  the  forest  wild,    --^  "<• 

Then  why  should  we  despair? 
We'll  but  exchange  a  life  of  woe, 

For  one  of  joy  above;  *''*"^ 

I  Then  list  not  to  the  tempter's  tongue, 

But  turn  to  your  first  love. 
I  Remember  him  who  died  for  you, 


\^ 


a- 


sT 


"Tf.r'i*  jH' 


:*-T 


hvK 


•* 


He  greater  trialB  bore; 
Death's  nothing  bat  a  passing  pang, 

And  then  our  pains  are  o'er.' 
Young  Mary  raised  her  gaze  on  high, 

'Farewell,  to  sky  and  pjkin, 
And  farewell  you,  my  David  dear, 

We  ne'er  shall  meet  agaiii*' 
Then  turned  her  glance  where  Hartel  stood, 

And  spake  in  acoents  slow: 
«Go !  bid  your  tormentors  begin; 

You  have  my  answer»  go.' 
But  Hartel  thought  none  could  be  found 

To  take  death  as  a  choice, 
And  though  with  rage  shook  every  limb, 

He  said  with  pleasant  voice: 
*Why  will  you  die,  while  still  so  young, 

By  such  a  dreadful  death  7 
liiiidstliorrid  flames  and  savage  taunts 

You  must  resign  your  breath. 
And  your  fair  friend  now  by  your  side, 

Watch  how  ihe  tears  do  fall: 
One  word  from  you  would  save  her  life. 

One  word  would  save  you  all/ 


Again  Matilda  spake,  and l3aid, 

*Go,  base  and  selfisK  Man; 
You  only  interrupt  our  pifayeii— 

Succeed  jou  never  ean.* 
•You  stubborn  ones  !  tben  take  your  fate — 

Ho,  warriors,  form;  tie  tihg; 
We  first  will  make  t&e'ykngee  cub 

His  final  death  song  eing/ 

oiNTO  xnii. 

The  ring  was  formed,  the  stake  drove  down. 

The  faggots  quickly  piled; 
Matilda  saw,  and  knew  it  was 

To  Macrifiee  her  child: 
*  Farewell !  my  Edwin.     God  most  high, 

Grant  us  the  strength  we  need. 
|0h !  there  they  come  to  lead  you  forth. 

My  darling  son,  God  speed.' 
[An  Indian  brave  then  cut  his^bonds. 

And  led  him  to  the  stake; 
'oung  Edwin's  heart  was  firmly  braced. 

Bravely  to  meet  his  fate. 
[e  tent  a  bold,  defiant  glance 

O'er  all  the  dusky  crowd, 


m  ■?' 


IW 


imopsst  iiAin>« 


.^-j./v^ 


On  Hartel  fixed  a  withering  look. 

Then  spoke  in  accents  load: 
*Were  my  brave  Neither;  here  with  me. 

Or  if  his  strength  wey©  mine, 
Soon  would  I  make  s(«qe  jireap(»i  reach 

That  ooward  heart  pftliine.' 
Blacksnake  then  said,  '^ The  paleface  cur 
-     la  quitft  a  puppy  Afi^rpi 
We  soon  shall  see,  when  w^^  flames. 

How  he  will  soap  and  bark.' 
And  ^tteik  to  Edwin-*-' Beach  that  stake, 

"Why  do  you  >)arking  stand  ? 
Walk  quick,*  and  rcwighly  pushed  him  on, 

*Brat  of  the  Opfj  i  Hand  I* 
His  hands  were  fastened  to  the  stake. 

The  fagots  round  him  piled, 
But  still  no  trace  of  fear  was  there. 

He  proudly  oil  them  smiled. 
But  when  the  blazing  torch  was  brought, 

Soxlixus,  where  he  stood,  ^ 
Cried,  *Stop  your  hands !'  so  lou.(jl,Mud  long. 

It  echoed  through  the  wood.        ^ 
Then  walked  to  where  fierce  Black^ake  stood, 


■■'■•.  ■'4. ; - 


\t.'.. 


*Rl  O^S^  t[XTfti, 


*Now,  brother,  pause  andheaf. 
But  first,  pray  mark  that  yangee  bof 

No  token  shows  of  fear* 
He'll  not  disgrace  the  Indian  chief 

That  takes  him  to  his  home, 
ijat  soon  he  will  foiget  his  race, 

An  Indian  to  beooniii.  ^ 

Mark  well  those  thin,  determined  lips; 

And  that  keen  flashing  eye 
Would  well  become  a  warrior  braye; 

That  does  not  fear,  to  die. 
Whatever  his  father  did  before. 

His  race  at  last  is  run; 
'Twill  never  change  that  noble  heart. 

Will  ne'er  disgrace  his  son. 
I  ask  that  boy  of  all  the  band; 

Say,  which  will  me  deny  ? 
My  heart  is  fixed,  and  I'm  resolved, 

Never  to  see  him  die.' 

CANTO  XIX. 
Each  Indian  bowed  his  quick  assent, 

Except  the  chief,  Blacksnake, 
Who  cast  a  glance  where  Hartel  stood. 


!■»  OPBH  BAiniW 


And  thus  he  meekly  spake; 
'The  Open  Hand  has  long  been  known 

A  foe  unto  our'  race; 
His  bullet  true  as  a  warrior's  beaft. 

And  mighty  in  the  ehaiw* 
'Twas  he  who  led  the  yangees  on^ 

That  night,  upon  the  plain. 
'Twas  he  who  killed  our^bxavest  men. 

Dear  friends  by  him  were  slain. 
But  not  one  brave  among  us  all 

Diid  feel  so  keen  a  blow 
As  I;  my  only  brother  dear 

Was  by  his  arm  laid  low. 
He  turned  his  back,  whcTi  all  had  fled. 

Alone  he  could  not  stand; 
His  soul  gushed  from  the  mighty  wound 

Dealt  out  by  Open  Hand. 
My  father  died  by  yangee's  ball. 

Whilst  fighting  with  a  band; 
That  band  was  led  by  mortal  foe, 

That  foe  was  Open  Hand. 
And  when  the  hungry  earth  received 

My  only  brother's  bloody 


IHPMm  HAlfO. 

I  was  the  last  of  all  my  race; 

Alone,  done,  I  stoodr^^'^^ 
And  Open  Hand  has  been  ilie  causd 

Of  death  to  al^my  rabe, 
And  must  I  ever  lose  Ihi  chance 

Of  sweet  revenge  tnltlff 
No !  hear  me,  brotiilrif*  fids  he  said. 

And  spake  M  louder  key' 
<The  death  of  thiHi  toMl  yangee  cab 

Is  surely  due  to  me.  ^ 

These  ninety  moons  IVe  been  your  chief. 

Not  one  of  you  can  say 
But  that  when  danger,  did  appear, 

I  ever  led  the  way. 
And  ne'er  before  did  detgn  to  ask 

Favors  of  any  man. 
This  is  the  first,  likewise  the  last, 

Refuse  me  if  you  can. 
I'U  give  my  share  of  all  the  spoil, 

To  see  this  yangee  fry; 
[Be  quick  !  apply  the  flaming  torch ! 

Come,  yangee  f  you  must  die.' 

)xlixus  fixed  his  gaze  on  him. 


"4  Mr 


i4v 

Il9 


.1 


UJ 


And  sternly  made  teplj: 
'If  Blacksnake's  wish  inusl}  ruk  us  all^ 

Pray  tell  me»  what  a^  1 7         ^|pp 
I  was  bom  and  reared  amonf^vthis  tribe, 

And  oottnt  more  yiMli^1bi»  you, 
And  all  that  know  iit<$f|9fitly^  eall 

Me  brave,  and  wii!)i||f  ind'4tiie« 
I  speak  the  truth,  aiiiiiAiritl^  ill 

WiU  follow  in  itt;piU^ 
Against  this  noble  yangeetlad 

You  have  no  cause  for  wrath* 
Your  brother  truly  met  his  fate; 

But  each  of  us  does  know 
He  met  it  as  no  warrior  should^  . 

His  back  toward  the  foe. 
For  when  the  tide  of  battle  rolls 

Bbtwixt  me  and  a  foe, 
I  always  boldly  meet  the  storm. 

My  back  I  never  show. 
And  though  he  was  a  mighty  foe. 

The  greatest  in  the  land. 
Full  many  a  warrior's  tongue  doth  glow 

In  praise  of  Open  Hand. 


■^^ 


■*,: 


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Right  brave  m  wtr^  and  kind  in  peace; 

Such  should  a  wariior  be, 
Just  such  the  man  1  long  to  meet 

As  friend  or  enem;^/ 

CANTO  XX. 
Blacksnake  no  longer  codld  control, 

But  londljr  then  ik^  spoke: 
<Soxlixu8,  you're  the  yingeea*  fHend, 

With  us  your  ftdfli  is  btoke;  ©n'>^a 

And  from  this  day  you  shall  be  known  '^  --♦^-  A 


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As  traitor  to  the  tribe; 
Go !  show  your  squaw  the  present^  goi^^^  4^^* 

From  yangees  aJi  a  bribe/  ^ 

'What!  this  to  me !'  Soxlixus  cried;  ^^^^  »  -^ 

*And  dare  you  thus  reply  ?  ■  ' 

Blacksnake,  that  taunt  shall  cost  your  life, 

For  you  or  I  must  die. 
Be  this  boy's  life  the  victor's  meed 

For  which  we  fight  shall  wage, 
I  Let  no  one  seek  to  cahn  the  strife. 

There  lies  my  battle  gauge.' 

[He  threw  his  hatchet  on  the  ground,  * '  -^ 

And  drew  his  glittering  knife,    -i^^f^^f  ^^ 

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Blacksnake  observed  his  fiery  glancef^    : 

And  trembled  for  his  life*  « 

Then  Hartel  stepped  between  the  foes 

To  stop  the  shedding  bloods 
Their  looks  and  actions  w^e  a  tongue 

He  plainly  understood* 
*£^or  shame,  brave  chie&»'  he  loudly  cried, 

Tour  anger  pray  fpr(8go; 
Beserve  your  wrath  for  otiiet  heads. 

And  for  our  common  fbe* 
Come  clasp  the  hand  in  pledge  of  faiths 

Let  anger  be  forgot. 
Why  for  this  boy  shed  Warrior's  blood  ?      ,^%^ 

Dispose  of  him  by  lot/  ,       ' 

^Agreed,  agreed/  then  Blacksnake  said, 

*By  lot  we  will  abide. 
Now  if  he  lives  or  if  he  dies, 

The  lot  will  soon  decide. 
And  now,  Soxlixus,  here's  my  hand. 

Again  let  us  be  friends, 
And  never  more  speak  of  the  past, 

For  here  the  matter  ends. 
Ho!  quick,  prepare  to  cast  the  lot !' 


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Then  Hartel  brisk  did  say 9 
^Time  flies,  and  we  ca^  ill  afford 

To  lose  another  day/ 

CANTO   XXl. 
*No,  no/  SoxUxos  made  reply; 

*That  never  shall  he  done. 
What !  I  cast  lots  for  that  brave  boy  ? 

I  love  him  as  a  son. 
Each  drop  of  blood  my  l^eart  contains. 

For  him  should  freely  flow; 
I'll  count  each  one  that  would  him  harm. 

My  darkest,  direst  foe. 
And  you,  Blacksnake,  I  scorn  your  hanilf 

Yet  for  the  Frenchman's  sake  . 
We'll  walk  in  peace,  but  yet,  beware  ! 

You  know  me'  well,  Blacksnake. 
One  hair  of  my  brave  yangee  boy 

Is  worth  a  common  life,  ,^ 

And  he  that  injures  but  one  hair  ,  j^ 

Will  surely  .feel  my  knife/  jif 

*Cut,  cut  his  bands,'  then  Hartel  said; 

'Soxlixus  has  his  will; 
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A  warrior  should  be  killed/ 
Ah !  crafty  Hartel,  well  you  know 
The  way  to  win  a  friend  or  foe. 

GANTO  XXII. 
Now  reader  pause;  awhttetTeflect^ 

And  view  them  as  th^y  stood; 
The  scene  was  on  an  eudnenee, 

In  thin  but  shady  wood. 
There  to  a  sl»ke,  ikst^^nnly  bound, 

Our  Edwin  brave  did  s^nd, 
While  round  him  in  a  crescent  fbrm, 

Was  gathered  all  the  band. 
First,  Blacksnake^s  towering  form  appeared, 

His  eyes  cast  xm  the  ground; 
But  ever  and  anon,  they  flasl^ 

An  angry  glance  around. 
His  vengeance  baffled,  he  defied. 

His  power  set  at  naught-— 
A  whirlwind  raged  within  his  breast, 

That  ne'er  could  be  forgot. 
And  just  in  front^of  Edwin,  stood 

Soxlixus,  stem  and  proud; 
His  eye  did  like  the  eagle'n  flash, 


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His  features  underwent  a  change, 

As  he  gazed  on  each  face; 
And  love  and  scorn,  h^te  and  contempt   r :  ?^fr 

One  easily  could  traee.  p^ 

On  Hartel  first  he  turned;  his  glance 

No  servile  fear  dotes  stow; 
His  Icoks  speak  plain  indifference 

Were  he  a  friend  ;;drib^. 
And  when  upon  his  comrades  fixed 

His  flashing,  daring  eye, 
Fraternal  love  and  fellowship 

You  plainly  could  descry. 
But  when  the  gaze  his  brother  reached ^^ 

It  grew  more  tender  still;  •    . 

Ah !  who  can  say  fraternal  love 

An  Indian  cannot  feel  ? 
The  captives  from  the  rest  withdrew  i 

Their  tearful  eyes  and  gaze^  ■■■'>»  A 

Their  hearts,  their  thoughts,  in  that  dread  hour, 

To  heaven  were  upraised.  i.^ 

Edwin  felt  certain  that  some  friend      ^y>^  iml* 

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While  grate«il  joy,  hi  spite  of  pride. 

Told  plain  a  change  of  mood, 
Soxlixtts  quickly  cat  the  bands 

Which  bound  him  totlie  stake; 
And  these  few  words  in' iSki^lish  tongue. 

To  Edwin  then  he  sptike: 
*  You  come  with  me,  you  bfe  my  son, 

Me  father  to  you  prove,  ♦ 

And  ever  in  my  heart  of  ftearts. 

Me  will  my  white  boy  Ibve.*" 
*I  thank  you  for  my  life  this  d^y,' 

Young  Edwin  did  reply; 
*But  if  my  mother  su'ffer  here. 

Pray  let  me  with  her  die. 
No  fire  built  by  Indian  hands 

Has  the  consuming  power 
Possessed  by  grief,  and  if  she'  dies, 

I'll  not  survive  the  hour.'' 

CANTO  xxin. 

Soxlixus'  heart  shone  through  his  eyes; 

Few  were  the  words  he  spake: 
'Your  mother  does  not  die,'  he  said, 

Till  Indian  faith  does  break. 


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Come  now  with  me,  my  pride,  my  hope,* 

And  gently  took  his  hand; 
Then  led  him  where  the  captived  stood. 

And  quickly  cut  each  hand: 
*  Arise  !  feiar  not !  let  hope  soar  high^ — 

None  dare  you  now  offend. 
Who  injures  you  must  duU  my  knife, 

Soxlixus  is  your  firiend.' 
Hartel  well  knew  the  human  heitrt. 

And  saw  how  each  did  stand; . 
He  knew  that  hy  the  power  of  will 

Soxlixus  ruled  the  hand.    * 
Passion  he  still !'  he  softly  said, 

<And  vengeance  hide  thy  head, 
I  Until  we  reach  Maductic  fort-^ 

Oh,  then  you're  mine,'  he  said. 
I^Four  more  short  days  this  Indian  do^ 

Will  keep  you  from  my  power^ 
[But  once  within  Maductic  fort,  * 

Be  mine  the  happy  hour.' 
lach  Indian  then  resumed  his  way, 

The  captives  in  the  rear; 
Soxlixus  ever  close  at  hand,   ,, 


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Whick  did  their  spirits  cheer. 
Captors  and  captives  onward  go 
To  where  WaUoostook's  waters  flow«j]ji  ^^.^  ^^^y 

CANTO  XXI^  ,^ 
Once  more,  dear  reader,/ change  the  sc^ne 

To  where  stout  Mithuro  stood;  vu<M 

All  are  astir,  some  speaking  of  •  %if /. 

The  previous  night  of  blood. 
But  Burwell  seemed  by  doubt  oppressvji,     .|^^ ;  ? 

A  question  on  his  mind  ^^^^  MA 

Eemained  unsolved;  at  length  he  spoke    i^a§  ^\ 

In  language  not  refined:  ■} 

'  *Yes,  George,  I  know  they  have  the  start 

Of  two  long  days  ahead  5  -      ^^ 

Full  twenty  braves  compose  the  band    .5,^  lii/r  J| 

That  by  Blacksnake  is  led.  j|^  4( 

But  should  each  wear  a  thousand  hairs,  ,^'iit 

And  every  hair  a  life,  .^^.^^f  ffr; 

Right  willing  would  1  fight  them  all         ,^ 

To  save  your  dapling  wife.  .'um&l 

But  still  deep  wounds  all  bewr  but  me,  rf.nl  rl 

Which  will  impede  our  way;  >  *,|f 

And  on  this  phase,  thp  Qmp  ii  om   ,  ,   ^mi 


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That  won't  admit  delay/ 
George  Milbam  paused;  at  len^h  he  spoke: 

'I  know  pursuit  is  vain*-^ 
They'll  Burely  reach  Maductic  fort 

K  not  akeady  slain.  ^,^  , 

So  take  the  rest  you  all  do  need. 

And  heal  each  fevensh  wound; 
God  rules  the  fate  of  aU  mankind. 

View  but  the  scenes  around.' 
Now  truly  none  had  greater  need 

Of  rest  than  those  around; 
For  the  Indian  knife  had  left  its  trace 

In  deep  and  dangerous  wound. 


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Now,  reader,  pause.    Three  months  have  paased 

Sinoe  scenes  we  last  described; 
No  more  the  spring  doth  glad  the  earth 

With  flowers  far  and 'wide/ 
Hot  summer's  sultry  breezes  spread 

Their  breath  o'er  hill  and  dale^ 
But  man !  thj  acts  ofb  mar  the  yiew 

That  Nature  does  unveil. 
Three  months  of  warfare's  sternest  tide 

Had  rolled  in  mighty  power, . 
When  man,  like  hungry,  savage  beasts  > 

Each  seeking  to  devour. 
The  lemons  of  Montcalm  are  mixed^ 

With  many  a"^  swarthy  band, 
And  torch,  w^th  axe  and  scalping  knife; 

Do  desolate  the  land. 
But,  reader  dear,  turn  history's  page, 

*  The  French  and  Indums  formed  nnmerous  alliancei,  and  in  all 
vi  MoBtealm'a  espedUiont  Indiins  formed  a  Uxgf  part  of  hit  armj. 


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And  that  will  plainly  s^ow 
The  trials  which  our  aneient  sirea 

Did  have  to  u^dQ^goi* 
But  Saxon  blood  ne'er  faltered  yet, 

Or  wavered  in  the  right|  ;> 

But  like  the  Phoenix,  ever  rose 

Victorious  from  each  &^t,  L 

One  day  when  Augustus  hottest  sun  , 

Made  dumb  beasts  seek  the  shade. 
Six  men,  well  armed»  did  wend  their  way     i^r 

Fast  through  the  forest  glade. 
Due  north  those  men  pursued  their  way,        ^. 

With  firm  and  hasty  tread — 
Who  were  the  men?  the  reader  asks, 

'Twas  Burwell  at  their  head. 
Yes,  'tis  old  Burwell's  sinewy  form 

That  swiftly  leads  the  way; 
And  that  is  Milbum !  can  it  be  ? 

So  changed,  so  old,  so  gray. 
That  face  which  three  short  months  ago 

Showed  not  the  weight  of  years. 
Now  furrowed  deep,  and  many  a  line     <?  .*uw 
Successivelj  appears. 


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That  form  is  bent,  as  if  the  load         »#4?  ^## 

Of  threescore  years  had  passed  *^^*^^#^^: 

Over  his  head>  and  bowed  him  down; 

For  such  is  grief;  alas !  ^*  ^^^^^ 

And  he  is  not  the  only  one       ^   :   '  ' '' 

The  weight  of  grief  doth  feel;«*f,-t«wi  >^^^  ,f  « 
Young  David  Burwell  has  a  heart  ijki  • 

That's  truer  than  the  steeL  1%>^^ 

He  loved,  as  man  can  only  love,  ^  :fj^»^|^t  K***i 

Who's  passionate  and  true ;  >  v  ti^  *^  J  4 

In  such  the  fire  intensely  burns,  v^   i-^ 

Each  thought  does  love  renew.         ^;  'V^^  :^^' 
Such  was  the  love  of  Nimble  Deeri  '   '^  ^^^^'^ 

That  one  long  year  of  pain  « i^ 

Would  glad  exchange  for  one  brief  hour 

With  her  he  hoped  to  gain.  -^    /  > 

Each  of  his  brothers  knew  his  thoughts;    /.li  I. 

Death's  terrors  did  not  move, 
Kor  change  their  kind,  fraternal  hearts. 

Nor  rend  them  from  their  love; 
While  onward  they  pursued  their  way, 

One  object  fixed  in  view, 
To  reach  Maductio  fort^  in  time 


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TKe  caplivea  to  resc««,      ^  ^^  *^  ^^^H^^  | 
Bach  love's  unalterable  laws,  -  ^ 

That  bind  the  loved  ones  to  our  causef  ^^^*  ^ 

....v-s^^.v,-  OANTO  II.      .-f>-^^ 'fJ^^i^'feH 

''The  sun  has  reached  his  noonday  point. 

Come,  let  us  rest  awhile  ^ 

Beneath  this  shade,  where  we  will  dine,'     " 
Said  BurweU,  with  a  smile.  -  -^  ^'? 

*  We've  traveled  four  long,  dreary  days—  ^'^^  ' 
Four  more  wo  yet  must  spend,  '^^ 

Before  we  gain  Walloostook's  bank.^. 

Or  reach  our  journey*s  end.        :"^ 
Till  then  be  still,  my  trusty  knife, 

Much  time  you  need  not  waste —  ^  *'^*^,^^^^ 
I  promise  you  ere  many  days. 

Enough  of  blood  to  taste.' 
And  then  to  Milburn:  *why  so  downf 

Your  darling  wife  is  ihere. 
For  Moxus  told  me  that  the  chiefs 

Agreed  their  lives  to  spare.  ' 

With  Robert's  wife  she  walks  and  rides, 

Or  guides  the  light  canoe; 
And  on  this  news  you  may  rely, 


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For  Moxus'  toDgue  is  true. 
He  likewise  said  a  warrior  chief 

Of  the  Walloostook  tribe, 
Had  taken  Edwin  to  his  honiQ, 

To  rear  him  hj  his  side. 
Then  why  despond,  my  dearest  |riend? 

Suppose  it  be  the  case, 
That  we  this  time  do  not  succeed, 
^  We  don't  give  up  the  chase. 
We'll  hover  round  Maductic  fort, 

Like  panthers  prowling  lay, 
We  must  succeed,  we  will  succeed, 

And  bring  them  all  away. 
The  cursed,  howling  redskin  race, 

I'll  haunt  them  while  I  live. 
Talk  not  to  me  of  peace,  or  truce, 

I  never  can  forgive. 
I  ne'er  can  die  an  easy  death, 

Till  Maduotio  fort  flames  high. 
And  Hartel's  heart  doth  sheathe  my  knife, 

Ah!  then,  content  I'll  die.' 
CANTO   III. 
Stout  William  knew  that  words  were  vtiin 


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An?    t^     .'!i"'  »•'«'  "tWHl- 

^  »J''*78  shown  bj  nature',  m. 

^  And  can  be  seen  by  ai  ""• 

Our  mighty  Anglo  sLn'r.ee. 

was  fair  to  gain,  ere  fm.i 
Tl.eem4  Of*  £  IS"  »<>-*»?-«. 

Irecezvedanotetwoweeksago. 
From  Bragg,, ay  ^„I^^ 

He  says  the  Lion.  wuse/aS' 
I   Means. trongly  to  contend 

TWK*."*^""''"*'»t  length. 
,  5^^"*  bulwark  of  French  power 
wccumbed  to  voiifkfl.i  j    ***"«. 
rf  n  1  •  .  ^''"*"™1.  daring  Wolfe 
Cf  Bntaiu's  sons  the  flowei?  ' 


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And  ere  the  winter's  snows  do  fall, 

A  numerous,  gallant  band 
Of  English  troops  will  reach  Quebec; 

Wolfe  has  the  chief  command. 
Johnson  and  Prideaux,  from  the  west, 

With  many  heroes  more, 
While  Bragg  wiU  join  him  from  M  %«««;  ^^^^ 

With  all  his  gallant  corps.  ^  ;..f  j:ii  t 

And  that's  not  all  the  joyfiil  news, 

Ticonderoga's  ours. 
Brave  Amherst  waves  the  British  flag'***'*^^^ 

Above  its  lofty  towers;  --  '^ 

The  fleur-de-lis  is  seen  no  more 

On  Crown  Point*s  grizzly  wall^ 
And  Amherst  hurries  to  Quebec, 

To  hasten  on  its  fall. 
And  this  vile  nest,  which  liow  we  seek. 

Where  Robert  does  command. 
Will  not  escape  the  general  fall 

Of  French  rule  in  this  land. 
For  Rogers  pledged  his  faith  so  true, 

To  me  one  montL  ago. 
That  he,  himself  would  lead  a  band, 


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Where  Loostook  waters  flow  ^  .     > 

And  if  kind  fortune  should  not  smile 

On  this  attempt  of  ours,       ^^^^  .,.^v   . 
When  next  we  come»  we'll  jK>ldty  meet 

Our  foe,  with  equal  powers. 
But  do  not  think,  my  trustj  firiend» 

'  Despair  does  bear  a  part; 
Ah !  no;  sweet  Hope,  the  mortal's  friendi 

Does  rule  within  my  heart* 
Although  my  flesh  does  sisem  to  waste, 

And  wrnikles  mark  my  brow. 
My  arm  is  strong,  my  aim  is  sure,         ^| /^ 

Never  more  sure  than  now.' 
Ah !  Milburn,  small  your  love  for  life, 
[Compared  with  that  for  your  de  t  wife. 

CANTO  IV. 
[Then  Burwell  said,  while  pleasure  beamed 

In  his  dark,  flashing  eyes: 
|*And  Rogers  really  promised  thi;s  7 

Brave  Rogers  never  lies; 

es !  Rogers  is  a  Captain  brave. 

With  skill  and  courage  tried; 

Ine  year  I'd  ^ve  Hn  oniGf  ^rt  day 


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In  battle  by  his  side. 
But  come,  my  Mends,  pursue  our  course—  ^^' 

Quick  steps  m$ike  journeys  short; 
I  never  longed  a  friend  to  see 

As  I  long  to  see  this  fori' 
With  rapid  pace  they  moved  along 

Across  the  dreary  wild; 
Burwell  unerring  led  the  course 

As  any  forest  child. 
O'er  mountains  steep  and  valleys  wild, 

They  forded  many  a  stream, 
Although  above  them  shone  the  sun 

With  many  a  searching  beam. 
And  when  dark  night  upon  the  earth 

Her  sable  mantle  spread, 
They  ate  their  supper,  and  each  one 

Did  seek  his  leofy  bed. 
Each  one  did  sleep— -aye,  soundly  sleep, 

Such  is  the  lot  of  those 
Whose  wills  perform  whatever  feat 

Their  hardy  souls  propose. 
Thus  passed  those  six  ratiguing  days. 

But  when  the  seventh  oan^e, 


i»Hii',  I-, 


Ood'a  h 

Kot  eve; 

Had  poTi 

^^is  piou 

*  et  never 
I     And  hoi 

OidBurwe 
J     Was  to  I 

^^^  most 
^^r  in  the  t 

W^as  raise 

Wd  Burwcil 

And  aaid, 

^^t  iron  ffa 

^or  mture 

h^^e*  gentfel 


1   « 


God,  kolj  day  they  sacred  kept 
In  honor  of  iis  ^^^         ^|„. , 

Jr^t  even  to  insure  success, 
Jor  earthly  ia„^fe^^^ 

Did  l^^'"  *"'''^  ^*''"««o  fort      ' 

•Win  the  morn,  when  Milbnm'.     • 
^M  raised  to  Ood  i„^  '  """'"^ 

A»d  .T:^^  .T""*  "P*"  Ws  feet. 
And  ,a.d,  .Ours'd  Hartel's  there  • 

;  rV^^  •«  *o"  defied, 
For  nature  every  want  sallied. 

Kgen«.,,^«0^ 
To  where  WnllAn.^^.i. ..      ^  ^^ 


189 


U-,i 


To  where  Walloostook  bou 


f'^^ 


■^  •T^,.^^ 


It 


^,-  -J 


-i**,.,,K^-|||^  ^ 


'%' 


>' 

• 

• 

.  .i-j;- j~  ■   ,-..  -.  ^-.  '-i  \  .■-  ■      ■  .^.s.- . 

■      *    * 

TRS   OPEN    m^]^. 

Her  current  (now  the  fair  St.  John) 

To  the  Atlantic  shore; 
And  fed  hy  tributary  streams. 

Three  hundred  miles  or  more 
The  Indian  sailed  M&  light  canoe. 

Along  its  gravely  shore.  . 

And  near  its  banks,  in  a  pleasant  Tale, 

An  Indian  Tillage  throve, 
Where  the  Mellicite  prepared  for,  war, 

Qf  wooed  his  dusky  loTe. 
The  wigwams  i^earad  amonjg  the  elms 

That  grew  within  this  Tale, 
Contained  at  least  five  hundred  souls 

At  the  period  of  our  tale. 
Some  planted  mai%e  in  early  spring. 

On  little  plats  of  ground. 
And  well  the  soil's  fertility 

Their  poorest  efforts  crowned. 
Each  savage  in  his  hark  canoe 

Would  oft  his  harpton  ply, 
By  light  of  flambeaux,  when  the  tide 

Would  yield  its  luscious  fry. 
And  oft  would  ply  the  light  canoes 


■'  't... 


,4 


To 
^asl, 
^roi 

Or  8a 

With  frej 

Pntoe 

^^  dange 

,     ^^'^r  th 

'  ^^d  clothe 

*^ef  e  soon 
J  And  friei 
P^.  that  J 

.  ^^  traffic) 
^^  «'er  thaM 
%  savag] 
^^t  during  i 

^^  goods 

I'^on  and  «i«!  J1 


■  •* 


i.n 


fi 


.  ;  Wn^  OPJEN  HAXD. 

Towhere  the  oce  ^.«  „„  ;■ 

:f r^  si>tr- '—- 

I  .  -"^^^  ^^«  first  supply.  I 
And  clothes  of  «„p,efebrf, 

I    "1  traffic  could  describe  • 

R  ««•  that  Christum  aatiow  should 
By  savage  laws  .bide.        T^ 

utduriDg this loog.  drtidAl  w.,, 

[The  goods  most  in  demandte;     ' 


..^a: 


f3S£^'^«.'ssi«s5^^ 


Oh^ 


-y-^d; 


r-*Tk— ^- 


■  -  «B»- >'wsi;j\^ 


«»^ 


^''^.,'.;^.* 


';   *'   • 


la 


VHiomr  njoio. 


'M*4r«'A  ■■ 


.;  '*>iffff    T^tV^'' 


:ixi 


m^ 


Were  English  scalps,  for  which  French  gold 

Was  alwajs  paid  in  hand. 

CANTO  VI. 
When  Argenseau*  had  sapreme  power 

Of  the  Acadian  wild, 
A  man  of  understanding  deep# 

His  rale  wa»  firm  and  mild* 
With  his,  consent  the  Jesuit  hore 

The  cross  o'er  hill  and  glen; 
The  savage  Indians  soon  became 

A  race  of  christian  men.    . 
But  those  same  lips  that  taught  them  prajers. 

Taught  other  lessons  too, 
That  each  and  all  should  work  their  best 

The  Elnglidh  to  inibdae.  r 

And  where  each  village  smiling  stood 

Close  by  the  river  side, 
A  fort  or  block-house  grimly  frowned. 

Where  soldiers  did  abide. 
The  commandant  of  each  fort  right  well 

His  patli  of  duty  k&ew, 

*Jk  wMdnrinc  the  adiniiustr»ti6n  of  \rginseao  tliM  the  Jeidij 
lAiifitfniriM  w«r«  looeMifal  ia  eonrertiog  the  P«g«i  Indians ' 


Sostr< 

Ofi 

A  chaij 

JProa 
J*8  wat( 

Toth 
And  at  i 

TheJa 

^ascaU 

Jn  fnd 
The  viJIa^ 

And  We 
'Twoulj  pi 

,     To  calJ 

^i«  fort,  b 

!    ^id  froM 

Kowr  canno 

J    ttd  ever 

pwo  hnndr^ 

Would  at 

Withnr « 
P«Wde  the 


v "-.  ■' 


.■■*  %. 


^old 


fe^iiii 


,ii.ii  A      *  ;  'i. 


liS 


sU 


riLiiX 


waoMwaAjtti. 

^^J>^  the  hearts  of  i,, 
A  !i  '    f  "^  ^"ri"*  too. 

^^e  West  <tf  l:^:;-'' -^*«. 
Was  called  Maduetir  «.!.*  l  . 

'Twonn\!i         *^'^''»«»  knew 

iwouIJ  please  the  bmehiv  t„jj.  V      .i'*^  *»» 

^Toc.lIthefortso'SJ*^*'"^''?™^* 

^he  fort,  bnUt  on  a  tMmr  ^    ^ 

Did  eveiy  point  coiBBumd. 
Two  hundred  waniow.  braw  at  .^ 

Would  answer  BobJrJr::;;*'^' 

^  iLiU"  *  .  .  ™™  the  blookrhouse  wall. 
D-tside  the  fort  «  cottage  rtS. 


•¥ 


*i.  '^^  A 


.If 


■I 


!'*'?l' 


■  ^''ff.  'ifi-i 


* 


'*  % 


■*: 


-^■' 


With  many  ^iMd  tiT  t^t^,        ^  i^^  ^^i«  oB 
For  here  did  Robert's  i^  rei^de;/^  ^*^*^^ 

A  lady  of  miieh  gi^t^. 
The  wide  Atla«tic*«  *toal^  dh«'d  %raveA  ^ 

To  join  her  martial  lbr« ,  ^  ^*^ 

And  to  the  Indians  1hi^)Wik  ^as  titef       ' 

As  the  geiitk  waiflike  %ird. 
And  when  the  band  bj^Bhieksnltke  led, 

Had  t©a<^ed  its  Jwitiitey'is  eiid, 
Matilda  found,  in  Robert^  wi^, 

A  symps^M^g^flieiiti; 
Foriarue  afflicfibliHbp^itti  Wt^ 

The  pdftsi^  of  the  hearty 
While  kindred  spirits  bt^  do  weli 

To  plead  e»oh  otti^r's  JMrt. 
Then  to  Soxlixus,  Eichfdn^  nhw 

Did  cheerftdljr  teaigii^ 
God's  word  upheld  attdnenred  h^t  heart, 

Her  fai%  M  brightly  ddtto. 
Young  Edwin,  too,  ih  Ms  new  home 

Insensibly  did  ^iti 
Each  day  new  kndwledg(9  ^f  ilie  lifti 

He  now  was  to  nttlkinlaito.    * 


■■©lii 


le  aj 
Hisf 
ffis  mot 
Once 
His  spin 
That  s 
Oh,  how 
His  d^ 
I  Together 
Or  hani 

l^^piythe 

'    Thus  pa 
[And  Harte 
Her  husi 


id  saw  it 
Schemes 

Te  who  o'e 
The  belt 

fss  one  wL 
His  name! 


TBS  OPIX  OAim. 


m 


,)i 


<)i 


ift. 


Hopelflways  wluspered  ta  hiB  heart, 

His  father  yet  he'd  see.     . 
His  mother  dear,  and  all  be  lovedi 

Once  more  should  happy  be. 
His  spirits,  buoyant  as  the  roe 

That  skirts  the  mountain  side. 
Oh,  how  this  warrior  loved  the  boy,  f 

His  darling  hope  and  pride. 
Together  they  would  snare  the  moose,  ' 

Or  hunt  the  shaggy  bear, 
Or  ply  the,  harpoon  on  the  stream; 

Thus  passed  the  spring-^time  fair. 
I  And  Hartel  knew  that  Robert's  dame  " 

Her  husband's  will  could  move, 

id  saw  it  was  in  vain  to  try 

Schemes  of  revenge  or  love. 

CANTO  VII. 
[e  who  o'er  this  brandi  of  the  tribe  ^  ^ 

The  belt  of  chief  did"wear, 

ras  one  whom  years  had  rendered  sage.  I 

His  name  was  Peter  Bear.* 

*The  chiefUinihip  of  th«  nocthani  MelUcitei  has  for  ages  been 
Boferrod  apon  the  Bear  family,  and  still  continaes. 

.7  .  .       .      "- 


^v  i'mr 


146 


not  OFSR  BAUD* 


It. 


i 


He  planned  each  march  of  the  warrior  band, 
,    Their  dedtittation  true;  -■'m/m-...,..,,: 

And  each  received  from  him  his  share  ^^*^^^ 

Of  pay  and  phinder  too.  fr#?Hf  > 

The  scalps  uplifted  by  his  men,  -^"^ 

To  Robert  took  with  speed,:  '  M^4l0r 

Who  first  would  pay  in  silver  crowns,^ ^"^^  -' 

Then  praise  the  gallant  deed.  m^i^^l 

Those  scalps  once  worn  by  every  age, 

By  every  sex  and  grade,  *»%[  / 

The  strong  man's  locks,  the  infant's  curls,"^^'^ 

And  tress  of  lovely  maid,  *-  -.--«--<-  r   -u 
Were  strung  alike  on  slender  poles,      te'^^'  ^ 

The  block-house  walls  to  deck. 
And  there  remained  till  time  arrived 

To  gen^  them  to  Quebec. 

OANTo  vni. 

One  mom,  as  daylight  crowned  the  hills, 

Soxlixus  did  repair 
Unto  the  lodge  whose  owner  was 

The  mighty  Peter  Bear. 
With  greetings  short  the  chieftain  spake: 

*Soxlixus,  tried  in  war. 


ptnmh 


Would  1 

Agaii 

To  scalp 

Thus 

Vou  thei 

When 

Take  twe 

And  01 

You  will 

■  You  su 

Soxlixus  1 

He  hon 

And  now : 

He  long 

A  stimulus 

Young  J 

He  longed 

With  Ec 

He  bowed 

'Before  t 

Soxlixus  w 

Bis  stren 

Then  like  a 


^y     tfT.;. 


A: 


147 


is, 


--t^.. 


i 


1: 


I 


T 


Would  it  ttot  pkase  your  gallanf  heart 

Again  to  r^hge  afar, 
To  scalp  the  yangees  of  the  souths  t^^#ijil'i^i 

Thus  wealth  and  honors  win  ?  "-h 

You  then  shall  wear  a  chieftain's  belt> 

When  you  i^etiitn  again. 
Take  twelve  stout  warriors  of  the  tribe. 

And  on  the  war  path  trail;         .  t?*|*iii&jit*«l^ 
You  will  return  with  many  scalps,    >w*v#^w(8  f 

You  surely  cannot  fail/  -^^^^ 

Soxlixus  bowed  I  it  was  his  y^ish—    nVy^  < 

He  honored  Peter  Bear;  -  /f-  *  ^fe 

And  now  for  love  of  his  brave  boy,   f^lk 

He  longed  the  belt  to  wear. 
A  stimulus  for  his  stout  heart 

Young  Edwin  did  provide  ; 
He  longed  to  meet  a  gallant  foe, 

With  Edwin  by  his  side. 
He  bowed  to  Peter  Bear,  and  said: 

'Before  the  sun  rides  high, 
Soxlixus  will  be  on  the  path, 

His  strength  again  to  try.* 
Then  like  an  arrow  from  the  bow. 


^jf=S-: 


>:,i!i 


148 


TBS  OPBN  HAffD. 


'^4 


m 


■ml.-'^Wf<'':'\ 


tm 


To  his  own  camp  he  flew, 
And  these  few  words  to  Edwin  spake, 

As  to  his  side  he  drew: 
*I  go  to  meet  my  father's  foe;  f 

"   Were  it  a  redskin  tribe, 
My  gallant  boy,  my*  Eagle  Eye, 

Should  combat  by  my  side. 
But  now,  remain  in  Robert's  lodge 

Some  twenty  suns  or  more, 
Till  I  with  honor  do.retum 

Unto  Walloostook  shore/  '^'^' 

.    .   CANTO  IX.  '^B 

Young  Edwin  smiled,  and  sadly  bowed — i^?'*^i 

The  parting  gave  him  pain;  i 

Yet  sweet  and  filial  tenderness 

Induced  him  to  remain. 
A  mother's  love  !  at  evening  hours, 

That  solace  sweet  and  clear 
Can  force  a  broken  heart  to  sing, 

And  make  a  prison  dear. 
Her  love  was  centered  in  the  boy, 

For  ne'er  again  did  she 
Expect  to  see  her  husband  dear, 


4f 


Orbr 
Each  til 

OnE( 
'My  darj 

A  mot 
With  wh: 

*Mysc 
My  husbi 

Are  gi^ 
How  kind 

To '        u 

Among 

To  those  b 

Yet  eve 

To  meet  yc 

Where  h 
Each  India 

His  darii 
And  genero 

Such  trai 
His  was  the 

And  man 


■i'-i 


turn  OPKN  BAND. 


-#v   rf 


149 


Or  breathe  sweet  liberty.  * 
Each  time  she  looked  with  tender  gaze,         /^  f., 

On  Edwin's  smiling  face —  '/ 

*My  darUng  boy,  my  bonny  boy,V^,|^|^|i^ 

A  mother's  sweet  embrace 
With  which  she'd  clasp  him  io  her  heart,      1^ :/ 

*My  son,  my  earthly  joy, 
My  husband's  heart,  my  husband's  face      #*;if  1^ 

Are  given  to  my  boy.  « "'m'^m^ 

How  kind  the  heavenly  Father  King,    'imlthnA 

Yl'^ri  in  his  wisdom  chose  ^  ity«  i^»}#i»  0^v 

To  '        up  friends  for  me  and  mine. 

Among  our  savage  foes.  ^im^'Am^^lr 

To  those  be  true,  my  Edwin  dear,  if5>?g?  iat^}^<»S 

Yet  ever  stand  prepared  ,' 

To  meet  your  father  in  that  world  t.. 

Where  heavenly  joys  are  shared.'  4  ih^^-h^Ji. 
Each  Indian  hunter  loved  the  lad;  ^4.tj(,pffj^:>J  r 

His  daring  look  and  eye,  A 

A.nd  generous  mien,  did  much  ^em  please; 

Such  traits  they  pass  not  by.        ^''-'^.'^wHi?  -t  / 
His  was  the  heart  to  win  brave  hearts,     ' 

And  many  friends  to  make,       ,<^,  ./rji*-'^^  i 


13^ 


THB  OJPSH  fitAND. 


f. 


%M^ 


4  m^ 


-^m^:^'- 


tPoT  all  did  love  the  Eagle  Eye, 

F "cept  the  chief,  Blacksnake. 
Yf     Blacksnake  dared  not  raise  a  hand 

x*i  harm  Soxlixus'  friend; 
For  well  he  knew  that  doin^  so 

Would  quickly  brtng  hU  end. 

CANTO  X. 
.  'Twas  long  ere  noon  of  the  same  day  ^*^^i*«^^^- 

The  war  fire  bright  had  flamed,  ..*  ^i||N^t4 
And  twelve  stoi^t  warriorsi  struck  the  path, 

To  jeek  for  scalps  again, 
And  quickly  scouring  through  the  wilds,' -^**' 

Intent  an  furious  deed.       *„  ^,.^4,.^   iift4 
Soxlixus  was  indeed  convinced  <4i  ^ 

^  The  holt  should  he  his  meed.  ^ 

Amhltious  projects  filled  his  mind,  if^Pi;%ifflr 

And  all  for  Eagle  Eye;  - -^ frjiiMrl 

He  inward  vowed  the  boy  should  rule 
^   As  chief  o'er  all  the  tribe.  • 

But,  noble  warri^,  time's  at  hand, 
Another  race  shall  rule  thy  land.        *- *t 
,,  CANTO  XI.  i 

Two  dajs  thojy  marched  without  fatigues 


fi 


Of  Ifa 

But  on  tl 

Their  j 

Each  paui 

On  plar 

Till  one  re 

T^eave  n 

Soxlij^us*  j 

At  lengt 

*Six  ysi^nge. 

Fast  neai 

I'Gt's  run  w 

,     Since  df^j 

The  dew  haj 

Their  stej 

Soxlixus'  wi 

J    Found  rea 

iTwelve  sfcalw 

J    Would  an^ 

pach  loosed  I 

-^s  on.  the  j 

^nd  ere  high 

Oloao  on  th 


i  V^.  4' 


W' 


v"^'    'f^^'^f .irT:^.:.^. 


d'MP 


V^:!- 


if  My 

K 


tWtilll: 


'I'W' 


^  ran  orn  iuMi, 

Of  ifmbs  that  ne'er  did  fail 

Theirpartycro«edat««l  ,     •       - 

Each  paused  and  markedlT*    ., 

^et  s  run  with  snr^o^  ^^f^i^ 

Ane  dew  has  nofc  v*f  u-     {  P^^^^»  i  ^i*  t, 

SoxUxns'  wish,  when  thT -  *******  i 

L/-n<>read;,e^^'Sr'-^'-^*^' 
twelve  stalwart  braves  JT'   . 

Each  loosed  his  knifo  o«  u      .  '**^^ ' 

Lt'-^hetrliXflet'""^''"^^-"''^^' 
^nd  ere  high  noon,  so  swift 'fK.'""  '^  "'"  ''**'•""  ^ 

C'-o  on  tho  chaLe;::;'^,^" ''""•   f  ,^'^ 


1?~ 


'4Cfr.. 


WKh' 


.153  wmmmmsfPf 

Oh  !  that  some  guardian  angel  would  ¥1 

Speak  low  in  Milburn's  ear,  ^    - 

iTo  warn  him  of  the  common  foe,       ^^**ififill 
Am    whisper,  Manger's  near/        .>;^^:^¥  ^ 

*The  jangee  takes  his  noontide  meal,'      ,  5i& 
Soxlixus  thus  did  say,  >  if 

*We*ll  like  the  serpent  on  them  steals  tsts^^tj 


0k 


a^H 


'^   They'll  be  an  easy  prey. 

Six  yangee  warriors,  captive  led. 

Would  much  increase  our  fame;  i. 

To  lead  six  yangee  warriors  home 
,  Will  give  a  lasting  name.  .  v.    -;^  /^^if?/: 

Now  reader,  where  was  Burwell's  band,  £$!> 

When  danger  was  so  near  ?  iil 

Each  heart  beat  high  with  anxious  hopo^ij^jmii 

They  strangers  were  to  fear.         _. ,  ,.^i^. . 
And  now,  when  Sol  had  reached  i  he  south, 

And  £;ained  the  zenith  clear, 
The  party  paused  to  take  their  meal| 
'     The  flesh  of  mountain  deer.      •"  -^*^}jmk%i 
This  flesh  well  dried  beside  the  fire,     4'^**^  ^ 

Was  all  each  hunter  chose 


As  foo( 

On 

Nordrt 

Yet: 

Was  ev 

With 

And  thu 

Just  I 

And  seni 

What 

The  difltj 

Is  shor 

Oh  I  fur  c 

With  I 
Ah,  Burm 
Is  stout  S 

'Hushf  s 
They  sc 
Not  bym 
.       'Tis  the' 
I  Seize  qaiolj 
And  qui( 


'ft 


w. 


i^a 


X 


■pMi& 


ith, 


M^ 


'i 


it 


^tOM  OPWa  BASy, 


.  -4€ 


fr 


As  food,  when  scoarinff  otif  fn 

Nor  dreamed  they  dim^T  ^^^  a%A 

Yet  Burwell'M  L  T^     ^"^  ^  ^^a^> 
^urwea  8  cautious  evo 

Was  ever  glancing  ^3^^^^-^- 

mm  hope  some  foe  to  anv  **"" 

Is  short /rom  where  w«  IrV''**"*^'!  *  ^ 

With  Rogers  to  command  '        '  '^^  ^^  »'«^ 
Ah,  Burwell !  close  to  wi,7"  '  "^^^W 

CANTO    VTTT        '""*'^  ^^^^ 

They  scent  the  food  ^  ea^      *"'  "'""'   ^• 
No  r  b^       murdered  fX^s  soul"^*"* 
T«  the  tread  of  Indian's  feeT         '  '  ^ 
I  Seize  qaick  your  cun,  r  f 


tta 


'} 


"'II 


M^ 


■:-5|. 


Each  one  did  seize  his  iron  tube^ 

And  stood  upon  his  guard.    -  ^"^^M^ii^mm^m- 
Fierce  rage  did  shake  SoxKxus'  framed  '^^^ 

He  bp  a  sapling  stood, 
(For  on  the  spot  where  thus  they  met. 

Was  a  heavy  growth  of  wood,) 
Each  Indian  by  instinct  did  lay 

Like  a  serpent  on  the  ground;    ^ 
Soxlixus'  plan  was  to  enclose 

And  thus  the  prey  surround, 
But  fortune  favored  Burweirsbandf  ^**^^^&i^ 

The  side  they  safe  had  chose        .44  ^**#^ 
Was  the  only  side  was  not  exposed  ^- 

To  their  relentless  foes. 
And  though  Soxlixus'  swarthy  oheek 

Did  glow  vdth  foyer  ray,         ;  :i  *  j^*^y«lill#- 
He  did  admire  the  quick  dispatch 

That  BurweU  did  display. 
He  dared  not  call  his  braves  around) 

He  knew  the  yangees'  eye  ,##  '^^^ 

Was  quick  to  view  and  straight  to  aimj  -  ^-^ 

This  did  his  patience  try. 
For  two  long  hours  each  did  wai^i 


Not 
TheBi 
Bid 
Old  Bu 
Whei 
That  th( 
Did  c 
-^tlengt 
Escapi 
An  India 
Expos( 
-A-nd  quic 

While  j 

His  shoul( 

ToDav 

Old  Davie 

One  mo 

Ere  the  nt 

Bid  sim 

^  hw  deal 

Of  this  £ 

His  soul  w€ 

The  wild 


15^ 


"**«■  t^iimy 


TurS"'*'^'»?fi««a  his  post: 

The  Bumells  knew  an  Cs     u 
Did  w«f„i.  •  "^'*'*  hand 

Wd  watch  in  ooverfcolose.  ., 

™]r,t     P«»kwgofthi8day. 

That  the  smoky  smell  «f  *i.  •  '* 

Bid  Choke  hfm^S^'.X''"^"'^'"^" 
^tlength  young  Joseph  Buiell-; 
Escaped  ite  coyertllT^        *"» 

His  sJ,n„ir  ^^****®°  *o  View  *.*%44& 

A.rt.   ^*^  *  aim  so  tree.         --^  -  „, .  ■'    J 
Old  David's  aim  was  onL      ...   '       ^'^*'»** 

One  moment  did  no? pi '«*^*'"^^*''^f^* 

Ere  the  rifles  held  bvthorr  "  "''" 

^  Did  simultaneorfl*;''^  *'^"«'» «'«™.     t '' 

The  wUds  became  his  grave.         ..« 


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TBI  OPSM  HAMO^ 


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But  yet  his  ball  sped  not  in  vain,)r^f^Sfjfx  ^||v 

The  blood  did  trickle  .down  *^     *   *^     *i 
From  Joseph's  arm,  which  useless  hung, 

And  stained  the  leaves  and  ground. 
'Ha  !  one  fiend  gone  to  Tophet's shades,' 

Was  whispered  from  the  stand 
That  Burwell  took,  behind  a  bush. 

Where  he  the  scene  had  scanned. 
Not  e'en  the  movement  of  a  leaf 

Escaped  his  wakeful  eyoj 
And  Soxlixus'  fiery  gazo?##:^#^^'  '^m^^^^ 

Eight  equally  did  spy.^ ii^^Hf  -  '  '  Ui^^' 
None  dared  to  speak,  none  dared  to  stir,     W 

None  dared  to  move  a  limb; 
Each  knew  the  part  exposed  to  view  f^r^^l  ^< 

Would  feel  a  bullet  in.         -  ^^#i#^f^1 
^..^:OANTO   XIV.  •      r^.m^m^^' 
And  thus  two  hours  more  did  pass. 

In  silence  where  they  stood; 
No  sound  was  heard  but  the  summer  breeze 

That  rustled  through  the  wood. 
Then  called  Soxlixus:  *Come  ye  squaws, 

For  once  fair  battle  wage; 


iht 


>:-^m 


How  vt 

If  01 

But  no 

You 

If  yotti 

Youi 

•Ha,  ha 

•You 

Your  wc 

And  t 

Where  a 

Tofac 

The  Wat 

His  kii 

Then  like 

Soxlixi 

His  axe  1 

Was  so 

^Well!  w 
'No  bu 

You're  th( 
Dared 


»«■  WKH  jjjp_^ 


167 


H^  will  the  carrion  etcmT^.j^,^ 
.  If  once  we  do  engagre  -5  ^^ 

But  no!  lie  close;  yoTdare  w  «  "uT  '  **  ^"^ 
You  dread  a  wli; '^""* '^^^  ^  ;  « 

J^ou  safe  sliaU  be  from  harm  '         ,  ' 

«a.  ha !  la-jghed  Burwell  from  his  lr^„ 

'You  coward.  Indian  knave  '  '  f ' 

Your  worthless  scalp  my  kmffl'«i.'n  """  "^^ 

And  that  of  every  rLe  '*^''  '^^^^ 

Where  can  a  MellioJe  be  found  t*"^-f:*^* 

Tofaceayangee'seve?  ""^^  f"^f>^  M 

Th^  Water  Snake  dej^oa^u/' •:;;-- 
His  kmfe  you  dare  not  try  • 

Then  like  an  arrow  from  the'bow,.vi;"' 
Soxhxu,  forward  sprung:      .'*,!' 

His  axe  he  shook,  his  knife  he  drew*  "*  .  ^^ 
Was  soon  his  foes  amon..  '  '^^^ 

,™„,  .      CANTO  XV  , 

'WeU !  well !'  and  BurweJl  ll.'^,  '  '^ 

'No  bullet  you  shaU  feet    "''^«Pake..V, 

You're  the  fii^t  redskin  I  ever  saw""" '  "'*  *'  ''' 
Dared  infi«f.  f  i,. ™'  ^^^'    W's "  v ;  £ 


Dared  meet  the  yangee  steef 


'1 


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158 


THl  OPIK  BANir^ 


Call  out  your  braves,  if  ten  to  one,fMti  M; #  #fel^ 
And  all  with  hearts  like  thee;  -^ij^lpt 

They  come,  they  come!  tp  feed  the  crowa-^ 
Such  is  their  destiny. '  ?.   ^^  -i^^^iM 

With  frightful  whoops  those  warriors  i^rang  #1 
From  where  they  lay  concealed, 

And  forward  rushed  with  rapid  pace, 


And  thus  their  force  revealed. 


K-'.i:^A  .T'i*V 


f- 


*&li^( 


m*  -i^ 


fts 

j-i^ 


•There  are  but  twelve,'  George  Milbum  cried; 

•Let's  show  them  open  fight.* 
Ah,  reader,  such  a  scene  as  rose. 

Was  worth  a  warrior's  sight;*  *^*'     -  • 
James  Burwell's  bullet  found  the  heart 

Of  one  stout  Indian  brave; 
The  horrid  whoop  was  on  his  lips. 

It  was  the  last  he  gave. 
But  ah !  poor  Jemmy,  'tis  the  last. 

The  last  day  of  your  life;         u 
SoxUxus  fiercely  on  him  sprang, 

With  hatchet  and  with  knife. 
Now  all  engaged  by  times  in  squads,  ■iid^^ki. 

By  times  in  single  pairs,       ,  ^.u^  ^#*#i^^ 
But  few  the  words,  but  few  the  shouts, 


Bach 

Old  Bu] 

Was 

^No  wes 

-Butt] 

His  hon< 

And  t 

His  load< 

Was  u 

The  third 

WasB 

He  was  t] 

After  t; 

Each  seiz( 

That  he 

But  the  m 

Did  soo 

He  forced 

Then  sp: 

I'ike  lighti 

And  clo^ 

A  stalwart 


•     \ 


^*> 


,  ».*( . 


ran  OPSH  HAKD. 


ml 


r^f 


..^*i'r 


I*? 


ed; 


■I    ' 
I  v.. 


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i*T- 


159 

Each  minding  his  aflfeM  ^'    -t  mfmmM-. 
Old  BurweU's  rifle  olubbed  in  hand  '^^iii^  ^M 

Was  all  he  deigned  to  wield;  ^-^^f^ 

♦No  weapons  wiU  I  use  this  day    *  C?^#il:^ioilT 

But  ttiose  of  wood  and  steel.  i^#  h:^«>:^ 
ms  honor  led  to  equal  fight,      ^:  ■^km^M^l 

And  through  that  dreadful  day,        >#^i€ 
His  loaded  rifle  cluhbed  in  hand. 


i*i, 


m-^'' 


4-ii^ 


v«*^ 


Was  used  throughout  the  fray,  ^^4  ^ 

CANTO  XVI. --•^^^^^^'^^^1^^ 
The  third  poor  victim  of  the  strife    -^^^  ^•'  jj 

Was  Burwell's  youngest  son;  ^^^  ^^  *  ^^*  ^^^" 
He  was  the  first  Soxlixus  met   yjmm-pt^pi 

After  the'fight  began.        m^hm'^^ur:,  ^ 
Each  seized  the  other  by  the  hand    *^^^^  \^^  ^ 

That  held  the  dangerous  knife,         ■mi.M'^^ 
But  the  mighty  strength  of  the  Indian  chief 

Pid  soon  decide  the  strife.  "^  ^imMki 

He  forced  James  Burwell  to  his  knees,-  i^i'i^ 

Then  springing  back  again,  .Mm  hsii. 

Like  lightning  whirled  his  ax  a  in  air    **  fe*** 

And  clove  his  head  in  twain.        .    * ai^- 
A  stalwart  warrior  Burwell  chose,    ^^  *^^- 


"3S1 

'W 


m 


«&«  OPIN  BAMP. 


,  «i',. 


Kift>wn  as  the  Panther  strong; 
Most  skillful  did  he  ward  the  blows 

"Which  Burweli  showered  on. 
Those  heavy  blows  fell  thick  and  fast, 

Succumb  the  Indian  must; 
For  he  could  not  elude  the  strokes, 

Nor  found  he  time  to  thrust. 
George  Milbum<s  rifle  used  with  ease. 

With  but  his  dexter  hand, 
Cool  and  determined  in  his  mind, 
^     He  cheered  the  little  band. 
The  first  two  Indians  he  engaged 

Were  quickly  laid  quite  low, 
By  thrust  and  parry  with  the  knife,* 

And  then  the  ponderous  blow. 
Three  warriors  chose  the  !N.imble  Deer, 

He  did  them  all  employ; 
His  active  limbs  escaped  the  strokes 

They  aimed  with  savage  joy. 
And  swiftly  gliding  from  the  ring 

His  savage  foes  would  form, 

eneath  their  arms  like  lightning  pass, 

And  thus  escape  the  storm. 


^ 


m- 


n-  'J»**if#*i  .riil 


Nai 


M    Cifc  *  *. 


;.'A 


f!  *^f --a:  .4^' 


f{ 


Then 

Am 
With] 

Agi 
Theyi 

Whi 
Still  m 

And 

None  C( 

*  Whe] 

And  ev 

The] 

Poor  jj 

Didb 

Till  by  1 

Pierce 
Then  Bu 

Yetri 
The  strefi 

A  deej 
At  him  a 

Borne 


1  •? 


TBI  OPIN  HAm. 


161 


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t 


Then  like  tigress  turned  at  baj^  ^  -^^m 

And  quick  a6  lightning's  flash, 
With  nervous  arm  and  dauntless  heart, 

Again  would  on  them  dash. 
They  ne'er  could  strike  a  mortal  blow. 

Whilst  passing  with  such  speed, 
Still  many  cuts  did  each  receiye, 

And  all  did  freely  bleed. 

CANT  0  xvn. 

None  could  withstand  the  rush  of  war,  ^ 

When  Milbum  onward  bore; 
And  every  way  this  hero  turned. 

The  Indians  fled  before. 
Poor  Joseph,  weak  and  wounded  sore, 

Bid  bravely  play  his  part. 
Till  by  his  father's  side  he  fell. 

Pierced  deep  unto  the  heart. 
Then  Burwell  like  the  storm  king  raged; 

Yet  rage  but  ill  supplied 
The  stream  of  life  issuing  from 

A  deep  gash  in  his  side. 
At  him  an  Indian  rifle  aimed. 

Borne  to  the  warrior's  cheeki 


163 


THB  OPW  UAMO. 


Soxlixus  spied,  and  loudly  criedr  ~  ■"   "* 

*The  rifle  must  not  speak  !' 
And  as  he  spoke  John  Burwell's  knife 

Was  aimed  deep  for  his  heart, 
But  on  the  ribs  did  slant  along, 

And  missed  the  vital  part. 
*What !  dare  you  match  a  warrior  strong, 

And  you  but  yet  a  ohild  V 
Soxlixus  said,  and  on  him  turned. 

And  fiercely,  grimly  smiled^ 
The  hatchet  in  his  dexter  hand 

Just  drank  his  brother's  life, 
Alas  !  poor  John,  your  time  has  come, 

You  now  must  feel  the  knife, 
lie  seized  the  arm  that  held  the  knife, 

His  giant  strength  soon  bore 
The  stripling's  form  against  a  tree 

That  stood  from  times  of  yore — 
Then  pressed  his  body  like  a  vice. 

His  knife  freed  with  a  jerk« 
Then  held  the  bloody  knife  in  air — 

That  knife  had  done  its  work. 
Ho  gazed  upon  his  viotim^s  form, 


# 


'£ 


As  III 
•Poor  hi 

May 
But  this 
The  si 
*How  by 
-^Your 
Then  rusl 

Whosj 
A  foeman 

'     Who  w< 

Like  torre 

That  ni( 

Met  strong 

I      Aad  the 

I  Pach  plied 

Then  eat 

The  funoi|3 

And  stoe 

But  Milburi 

I^id  soon 

Tfce  ludian 


«&• 


As  life  fast  eVbed  Away; 
*Poor  boy  !'  ke  said,  *  to  the  spirit  land 

May  you  ia  pleasure  stray/ 
13ut  this  last  gaze  was  dearly  bouglit; 

The  sight  caught  Milburu's  eye; 
*Now  by  my  good  r^ht  arm,'  he  said, 

^Your  furious  strength  1*11  try^* 
Then  rushed  to  meet  the  stalwart  chief. 

Who  saw  with  kindling  eye 
A  foeman  worthy  of  his  arm, 

Who  would  his  valor  try, 

CANTO  XVIII. 
Like  torrents  from  the  mountain  side. 

That  meet  beneath  the  vale, 
Met  strong  Soxlixus  in  his  might, 

And  the  hero  of  this  tal«. 
|i!ach  plied  the  knife  with  his  left  hand. 

Then  eaeh  would  backward  spring; 
The  furions  blows  each  well  did  guard. 

And  steel  on  steel  did  ring. 
But  Milbuirn's  weight,  and  nervous  arm, 

Did  soon  begin  to  show; 
The  Indian  folt  his  strength  was  fast 


163 


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mOPKf  BAND. 


Departing  with  each  blow. 
Just  then  another  Indian  came. 

With  foot8t?^is  like  the  wind, 
And  dealt  a  kejivy,  sinking  blow 

On  Milbuiii's  arm  behind, 
lie  turned  his  face  on  this  new  foe. 

But  scarce  had  wheeled  around. 
Before  Soxlixus'  heavy  axe 

Had  smote  him  to  ilie  ground. 
*IIa,  ha,  ha,  ha !'  the  Indian  cried. 

And  made  the  welkin  ring; 
*IIis  scalp  is  equal  to  the  whole 

We've  lifted  since  the  spring.' 
He  ran  his  hand  through  Milburn's  loclfs 

A  dozen  times  or  more, 
Whilst  the  unconscious  hero  laj 

Imbedded  in  his  gore. 
The  other  Indians  round  him  danced. 

With  fearful  shouts  of  joy, 
But  David's  eye  then  caught  the  sight. 

And  did  his  force  employ. 
Like  arrow  loosened  from  a  bow, 

He  bounded  like  a  ball 


tTpon  t] 

And 
Hig  nim 

With 

The  Ind; 

A  doz 

'Arise,  d 

As  by 

Soxlixus 

No  Jon^ 

*Stay|  sta 

•Strike 

Strike  not 

Shall  ki 

And  just  ii 

To  save 

W^o  all  un 

Above  IK 

I  fiut  at  this 

Each  wea 

I  While  bleed 

ffis  warri( 


And  with  his  weight  did  'all 
His  nimble  feet  fi.o  '^* 

With  !ii  1^  ®  '"^*«e  ^elt, 
Thel!^-  5'' '""•«'>*  ^«  bore; 
The  Indian  from  his  victim  roUed 

A  dozen  feet  or  more. 
Arise  dear  Captain  IfiJbnm  rise  • 
As  hy  his  side  he  knelt      '       ' 

XNoJonger  anger  felt. 
Stay!  staj  the  strife  !•  !,«  i     ^, 

But  «f  « •       f '®*™ed  the  knife. 

W  We  bleeding,  panting,  round  him  a 
I    Hw  warriors  one  and  all  '"^ 


m 


«•>■■- 


'«». 


isa 


¥ 


U'tJ^t 


CANTO  xi:^-    . 

Soxlixus  too,  t<?a8  deeding  fastf       #ir 

Both  brixised  and  wounded  fsosle),  k  ;& 
And  thus  addressed  the  ^Nimble  Dei^r 

"\jj^o  calmly  stood  beforo: 
•Say,  yangee,  say,  and  spcafe  the  frith,    ^.  # 
.  Is  that  the  Open  Hand,     :'i#»Hi«v;>'*i»':^f*'*i^<^i' 
"Who  ]ie8  before  ufi  on  the  groandj,i»5  i   l^^  4C. 

The  captain  cf  your  band r 
*yes,  ''^.'-  the  best  and  bravest  man       ^tr  f^r^^ 

That  ever  tvod  the  land. 
And  always  called  by  his  Indian  friends. 

The  yangee  Open  Band; 
But  there  he  lies,  quick  !  t^ase  his)  pain. 

Use  quick  the  bloody  knife; 
Here,  take  my  scalp,  my  friends  are  gone. 

And  valueless  is  life/ 
•No !  not  for  all  the  sun  shine»  on,^    * 

Soxlixus  made  reply^ 
To  take  the  life  of  Open  Hand, 

Or  injure  him  would  1/ 
He  straightway  took  George  Milburn*s  hand, 
,    And  gazed  with  anxious  eye;    * 


L.r 


■  m  ■ 


•^ 


Atlej 

*Th 
HisJii 

Our 
Eachf 

And 

CFo,  see 

Nolc 

A  link  ( 

And  I 

He  to  hi 

'Our  1 

Dark  wa 

I>ark  t 

But  the  ( 

I^id  ne- 

They'll  ei 

And  en 

Seven  of 

Wstre 

^ith  batte] 

And  two 


i,,. 


■^ 


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.^-ach  fnend  of  Open  Hai.rU-     • 

^  «»k  doea  w„d  tt,;^  — ;^  '  V  ^ 

And  aU  hi.  fi,„«7  Y^  "  ^"^       --> 
He  f^  I,-  *"*'  ^  me.'     - 

Bar?  I jr ''*''''">«•«»  see;"^^ 
^aru  was  the  morn  w«  i-i<*        , 

^den<«essjV  shall  fil*"*"' 

Seven  of  th,t     ^^"^^  ^^^ 

T       i.    **  ^'^»<re  band 
I     I«y  stretched  nnnn  *i, 

kith  batte«d«kX"t  *"""'' 

And  two  ^ioT'  t  ^^'^^^y  «i<ri«t. 

"^  *»«>  gunshot  wounds. 

.':■-.  f. 


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THi  onett  fuvfli^ 


Old  David  did  at  kngth  reyive^ 

Locked  in  the  manly  atms 
Of  his  first-bom,  the  Nimble  Deer, 

Who  was  quite  free  from  harm. 
And  Milbam  too,  though  deadly  weak. 

His  wounds  were  dressed  with  care. 
Experience  taught  the  Mellicite 

The  use  of  bahi\s  in  war. 
Between  two  hillocks  neai^  the  spot. 

Were  laid  the  Indian  braves, 
A  simple  cross  above  them  raised,  * 

That  marked  their  humble  graves; 
And  by  their  side  liie  Burwells  lie, 

Xill  the  last  trump  shall  sound. 
Their  youthful  forms,  their  youthful  hopes 

Together  in  the  ground. 
A  hasty  camp  and  sheltered  spot 

The  Indian  warriors  made. 
And  David,  with  the  Open  Hand, 

Was  there  by  them  conveyed,  t 
And  when  three  days  had  made  their  turn, 

Agreed  each  Indian  brave 
To  meet  their  chief  in  four  weeks  time. 


Bes 
But  nc 

Shoi 
To  dra^ 

Soxh 
"Whiht  J 

Tom 

There 
^or  tweh 

Bound 
Those  stoi 
Were  gi 
^oxlixus  h\ 
-^nd  skii 
^^e  healiJ 
That  gre] 
'  Whilst  oft  I 
That  dres 
I  Their  wounc 
The  sufTei 

[And  oft  ^h  J 


■*'-!.' 


_  ^  TUB  OPEN  ttASV. 

Beside  their  comrade's  grave- 
-out  none  when  fn  f»»«-    i.    S'**^^— 

Should  T'er  ditl       .w '"'  '•^'"'•"^'J' 
"'"  ^  er  disclose  the  tale- 

'^V7'''^P«>'«i«efo>meahone 
Soxhxas  did  prevail. 

Whilst  he.  Soxfeus,  did  re«ai„ 

Those  stout,  strong  men  uL 

„  ^ere  genti,  nuiraLdf '""  ''''^^' 

Soxhxus  brought  and  dre^ed/K    *■   . 

Th;  f  f "'"' -^j^  ^-P-        ' 

I  Whitf  f      '"  P^''^'^  there; 

That  dressed  from  day  to  day  • 

Their  wounds  with  full  ^  ™         , 

The  suffering  heroes  itr''"^^-' 
h  ;,   ^  CANTO  XXI 

r  -"^  ^"^  «'-ber  o-er  ttt  stole, 


1C9 


no 


nifB  oms  Hknv, 


Soxlixus  then  would  raise 
And  fix  his  eyes  on  Milburn's  face, 

Witb  long  and  anxious  gaze# 
What  were  i^e  thoughts  then  filled  his  mind. 

His  wild,  untutored  mind  ? 
One  selfish  thought  among  the  host, 

Arid  all  the  rest  were  kind/ 
'His  is  the  heart,  his  is  the  glance 

Of  my  brave  Eagle  Eyej 
The  strongest  yangee  on  the  earth, 

I  did  his  weapon  try. 
Oh,  how  my  heart  grows  warm  and  soft, 

But  yet  I  will  be  strong- 
No  !  Open  Hand,  the  Eagle  Eye 

Must  not  to  you  belong. 
He  yet  shall  be  the  greatest  chief 

That  ever  hatchet  wore. 
And  rule  all  tribes  who  fires  raise 

On  the  Walloostook  shore.' 
Young  David  Burwell  knew  the  chief 

On  Indian  friendship  bent; 
To  heal  his  foes,  and  send  them  home, 


Was  truly  his  intent. 


■>if4"      ■  '^^  *  »f  ■' 


-'*T-->P 


But  hh 

^0  pain 

Or  at 

And  Bu 

AJthoi 
No  fathe 
With  J 
But  not  ( 
Of  ac. 
His  thoug 
Fast  loi 
No  questit 
Nor  did 
The  smalle 
As'on  h 
ffis  iron  m 
•And  hop 
-^s  when  yc 
,     ^id  all  t 

Andpatienc 

,     And  resi^ 

Religion  an( 


J:iT«—'.3»- ".:■—«-*-»- 


-out  bis  own  mind— .1^  «/^.ij  , 

^  ^or  Writer  to  e^a^  ^^«  ^  ^^- 

-10  painfc  the  thoughts  of  ff,o^  u    z, 

.   Oratte.pt  thefto  ^^         ''  '""' 
And  Burwpll  fn^      i.     ^"**^^/- 

AithoS  L  ihT  ^'™"^*  '«*«™«^. 

2ir«f«fi,    ^     °  ^^"^  severe, 
Nomer  ever  loved  hfe  ^on. 

With  more  afiection  dear.        ,    .* 
B^  not  oae  word  fell  fh«a  hie  Epg" 
Of  a  complaining  part;         ^'' 

As  on  his  couch  he  lay. 
AM  hope  was  still  as  strong 

I  fiehgton  and  an  iron  wiU    _ 


171 


'■^-.      "-f*^-  . 


!V 


172 


!£lt£   OP£N   HAND. 


Can  every  ill  subdue. 
And  those  the  hardy  sons  of  toil, 

Dame  Nature's  children  strong — 
Deep,  deep  indeed,  must  be  the  wounds 

That  do  confine  them  long, 

CANTO   XXII. 
The  fourth  week  from  the  day  of  strife, 

Their  path  again  resumed. 
September's  winds  had  shorn  the  treea 

Of  all  their  summer  bloom. 
Short  were  the  parting  greetings  made, 

George  Milburn  only  spake: 
*  Farewell,  stout  chief;  your  warlike  tribe 

Is  honored  for  your  sake.* 
Now,  reader,  see  them  as  they  move. 

And  judge  the  human  heart. 
With  hopes  defeated  and  such  friends, 

By 'death  were  forced  to  part. 
Well  might  the  casuist  reason  thus- — 

That  every  ill  of  man 
Had  centered  in  those  hunters*  lives, 

Since  spring-time  had  begun. 
And  did  they  bow,  or  weakly  grieve, 


Om 

No!  ot 

Did 

George 

Throi 

Though 

'You' 

Yet  in  hi 

*MyP 

And  Bun 

As  thes 

'My  bonn; 

No  nobi 

But  in  his 

Of  grief 

But  pride  ^ 

^0  signs 

I  And  thus  tl 

Swiftly  t] 


■  -^w  ■  oflB>;y'?('.'^ 


r 


4  ''• 


le 


Or  needlessly  repine  ? 

»-rge  Milbura  knew  Wrdut  tr„e 

rho^gh  reason  whispered  to  him^Jfa^, 
Yetinl.    f'''''^'f^'»-son,' 

But  pnde  would  ever  chert T  . 
.     No  «i,„.  of  ,Hef  L^d  ;Vw'  to-^ue. 

And  thus  they  southw«r,l  • 


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tr- 


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of 


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CANTO  I.  • 

Now,  reader  dear,  another  scene 

Is  brought  before  your  view; 
A  city  bustling  with  its  throngs. 

Of  every  shade  and  hue.     , 
New  York  is  now  a  busy  town,* 

In  martial  dress  arrayed. 
For  men  of  every  rank  are  there. 

Of  military  grade. 
See  soldiers  teewing  through  the  streets, 

And  different  bands  appear; 
The  well  trained  veteran  of  the  crown, 

And  colonial  volunteer. 
For  tidings  o'er  the  ocean  came,    i 

And  with  thejn  came  command 
To  all  who  martial  honors  wore. 

In  this  high  favored  land — 


'M 


m 


7.'... 4 


i » ; ' 


^    t«  '^ 


*  LtLi^  forces  assembled  in  and  about  JSr«w  York,  for  tito  nurpo  a 
of  assidtin^  ia  the  iavasioii^  of  Canuda.  Amliorst's  and  jSiuux! 
brigaidos  wore  tho  only  troops  that  arrivuii  iu  time  to  assist  in  lli^ 
rejhicf^<^fx  c/  (Quebec. 


For  th( 

Was 

Of  ahii 

Befoj 

That  alJ 

Shou] 

Arrived, 

Of  w( 

So  ran  t\ 

A  reac 

i'or  volm 

And  ei 
Flocked  t 

Where 

Then  hast 

To  swe 

There  Joh 

Of  Jong 

Where  pro 

Had  woi 

Their  Jead( 

Pit  chid 


'''^^'^Jf^ 


\  4   ^      ---r. 


•..-;  ^i'/> 


V  tlio  purpo 
and  BrugK 
assist  in  tli 


TUB  OPES!  HAND 

%f  ^f;^^~«  -t  that  hou.. 
Of  ^^^  tw-^^-^  ^«h  the  sails  ' 

Of  slups  that  bore  the  gallant  Wolfe 

Th!r  7r '^"'"'^™  «*I^«-  ' 

IhataU  the  servants  of  the  crown 

Should  jom  him  ere  the  hour 
Armed,  which  was  to  w^st  from  France 
Of  western  soil  the  power.  ' 

So  ran  the  mandate,  and  it  met  r 

A  ready  response  then.  ■    ' 

i'o^volunteers  from  every  point, 

^d  every  grade  of  men.         -  ,  ?:, 
1*  locked  to  New  Vni-i-  *i,         , 

Th«    K    .       *•*  '1"''''^  f«™'ed  were 
Then  hastened  to  the  border  lino 

To  swell  the  ranks  of  war. 
Th„     T,  ^ANTO  ir.     -f 

Ut  long  acquired  fame. 

name. 


175 


i.  f ' 


/4    .', 


^t': 


Their  leader  was  the  „. 


sovere 


wa^, 


'gn'«  pot, 


y' 


'".^ 


.,  -^Jl 


"'-44 


..i.   v.ltA-    A 


i        'A' 


■'^W 


17G 


THE   OPEN    HAND. 


And  gather  laurels  on  the  fields 

Where  fame  and  glory  lay. 
And  active  Prideaux  led  the  bands     * ' 

From  England's  honored  strand: 
Two  strong  battalions  owned  his  sway,    ' ' 

And  moved  at  his  command. 
And  Amherst,  too,  yet  red  from  war, 

And  flushed  with  victory,  came, 
Ticonderoga  and  Crown  Point         '  / 

Just  added  to  his  fame. 
And  Bragg  did  lead  the  eastern  men,' 

Long  trained  to  forest  war; 
"With  willing  hearts  they  left  their  homes, 

To  march  through  wilds  afar. 
For  deeds  of  rapine,  Are  and  blood, 

By  French  and  Indian  hands. 
Did  fill  their  hearts  with  black  revenge, 

On  all  the  sava^re  bands. 
And  orders  came  that  Bragg' s  brigade 

Should  hurry  on  before. 
Across  green  Vermont,  o'er  the  hills. 

To  tlie  St.  Lawrence  shore.  '  ';• 

And  speedy,  speedy  was  the  uuircli 


»■■/- 

f'it*rr 


:,n 


•>■. 


Of 

All  an 
On 

And  m 
Fast 

Each  g( 

And 

Their  le 

In  fro 

Strong  h 

Was  I 

And  by  } 

Ilis/ir 
Together 

Long 
Had  fou 

Each  pi 

Such  happ 

Storn  m. 

Old  Burwe 
Eor  man 


e 


g 


*  m. 


Of  those  brave  warriors  tried 

O  Trj  "*  "^'••"'1  *he  fleet  ' 
On  the  St.  Lawrence  tide.         ' 
.    ,  CANTO    III 

p,  ,    '  treading  o'er  a  rale; 

n  irout  of  ail  appears, 

strong  bulwark  of  tlie  RrJf  u 
Wno  «  -British  crown 

And  b,  hisl,:to^e  iS"""- 
Hi,fa™  and  oari/C  f  ™  ^^^''•^' 

together  they  ],„,  trained  i    arn. 
^^^g  ore  they  marched  as  me? 
Had  o    ht  the  savage  side  brs  de 

Such  f  ^'""  '""^  P''''-^^"'"  shared     ' 
Such  happy  friendship  formed  ;    '   uth 
Stern  manhood  ne'er  impaired  ' 

n, ,  „  CANTO  IV 

*w  many  an  anxious  Auge         ' 


177 


ii . 


/t 


178 


TUE  Ol^EN  HAND. 


".'r.i?-i 


v.: 


V^:.n^^^  ii' 


Was  known  to  him  among  that  band, 

From  his  dear  native  place. 
He  loved  the  martial  pomp  and  air, 

He  loved  the  rolling  drums;      "  ^ 
George  Milburn's  weal  was  his  first  wish, 


,'.*■■'•'<' 


The  next  to  avenge  his  sons. 


f  *, 


:>-#>: 


And  by  his  side  his  brave  first-born, 

But,  oh !  how  changed  in  mien;         '     • 
The  last  four  months  to  that  young  man, 

Had  like  a  lifetime  been. 
'Tis  Bragg  now  speaks  and  Milburn  hears: 

*  To-morrow  eve,  at  most. 
We  tread  the  deck  of  England's  fleet,     ' 

And  move  with  England's  host. 
When  Quebec  falls,  my  word  is  pledged, 

Is  pledged  to  all  my  friends, 
That  Maductio  fort  shall  bear  our  flag 

Before  the  campaign  ends.'  ^  ' 

*God  grant  it  may  !*  George  Milburn  said, 

*If  not  a  willing  heart 
To  bear  my  lot,  may  Ho  above. 

In  mercy  this  impart.* 


i>- 


But,  re 

Topi 

Nor  pai 

Atth 
Nor  tell. 

BeheL 

Ketire  b 

Thatc 

Nor  need 

That  s( 

Nor  how  ] 

Before 

Nor  how  J 

AdVanc 
Nor  how  t 

^iill  Ion 

Nor  how  t 

The  pric 

-f'he  flower 

The  glor 

i^or  many  J 

With  ubi 


'*'  m- 


■run  oruN  hand. 

„  ,  CANTO  V 

But  reader   r  shalJ  not  attempt 
To  paint  the  marching  host 

N^pa^^^te.howtS,^- 
At  the  St.  Lawrence  coast: 

Bet?::  M-'— i's  steep 
Beheld  the  British  band 
lietjre  before  the  numerous  host. 

Nor  how  Montcahu  with  curago  high 
Advanced  to  give  them  %ht  ' ' 

No^  how  the  French  gave  uplhUeld     ':     . 
^f  long  before  'twas  night-  " 

Nor  how  the  nation's  darling  fel, 

The  pride  of  Britain's  host    ' 
The  flower  of  England's  chivalry, 

The  glorious  victory  cost. 

With  abler  peusthan  mine, 


179   - 


'W 


/",^lf^ 


■f'-. 


180 


TUE  OP£M   lliWND. 


But  they  remain  oa  Britain's  fame,  Hrjiia  j:>f/ 

Engraved  to  the  end  of  time.  .  4it4l«^i«r«*nl4i  l^> 
'       .    .  CANTO  VI. 

One  morn,  when  bleak  December's  snows  ,"V   / 

Had  covered  field  and  bay, 
And  all  the  Canadian  hostile  shore  v-     '    •  '*^1i 

Acknowledged  British  sway,        tii^  f^tj^^j - 
No  more  the  old  St.  Lawrence's  tide    ^lif^ 

Resounded  with  the  roar 
Of  cannon's  boom,  nor  clash  of  steel    , 

Was  heard  upon  its  shore.  r^^J. 

Most  volunteers  had  sought  their  homes,     ^  : 

The  rifle  laid  aside — 
Again  sweet  peace  they  did  enjoy,    vV    v^.  »  v 

Around  the  fireside; 
And  many  who  had  felt  uhe  chills 

Of  the  French  prisons  grim,  *:' 

Stood  forth  released,  and,  ho !  for  home, 

Joy's  cup  filled  to  the  brim. 
Men's  forms  were  there  who,  years  before. 

The  IndL  a  v..thes  had  bouad,    *.      ^>i 
Had  lain  as  prisonei>  n.any  years, 

Within  the  hosijle  town.  -.    *. 


Akd 

So 

They 

Po 

^ow  j 

Suf 

He  rej 

0*6] 

Three 

And 

A^ow  to 

On  t] 

Bui  all 

He  w 

He  neec 

There 

At  lengt 

And  p 

*  These  th 

With 

But  othei 

To  Am 


1^ 


* 


•w 


TrnjB  OPEN  HAND. 

^ft(i  females— moihpra  ,  • 

Some  taken  wh  u     'vT'  *"'  '"*'''* 

^W  had  forgot  ?i  eaTf       ■• 
Forn-nf  fk  ?        .      ^"y  homes,  i.;  - 

J'orgotthc^r  native  tongue.     4*      ^ 
^j  CANTO  VII     -    .'. 

Now  Murray  sat  in  Mo«tcalm'3  ha»U    ■ 

Supremely  ]»eld  commandf  ' 

He  represented  Britain's  crown, 

^./-^^  begged  ai;:i?rr-^' 

He  L    T?"""""'  ^'»«'«  mau 
He  would  not  send  awaj,        i 

He  needed  all  his  soldiers  there; 

At  length  discouraged  left  the  spot  -. 

And  parting,  this  he  said;       ^' 
Ihese  iorts  will  fall  ere  turn  «f  =    • 

Wit,.ut  proud  Murr:;ra;d'.^^""^^ 
Jo  Amherst  had  applied. 


181 


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i  >-^|.^^ 


tS- 


*.'#" 


182 


THB   OPEN    UATm. 


Whose  forces  lay  in  fair  Sorelle, 

By  the  St.  Lawrence  tide. 
He  heard  the  tale  of  Milbum's  wrongs. 

From  Burwell,  who  implored 
Him  to  fit  out  some  volunteers 

To  raze  Maductic  fort. 
'I  dare  not,  dare  not,  gallant  friend,' 

Stout  Amherst  made  reply; 
'A  truce  exists  with  our  late  foes, 

So  how  can  I  comply  ? 
For  rumor  from  the.  English  shores 

The  tidings  doth  reveal, 
That  late  at  Ghent,  with  all  due  form, 

A  treaty  has  been  sealed. 
But  still  were  I   a  priviwoe  man, 

^e  route  I  sure  would  share. 
And  many  a  bold  volunteer 

Will  travel  with  you  there. 
Despatch  at  once,  and  Milbum  bring. 

And  ere  my  force  disband, 
A  conference  of  leaders  wise 

Will  take  your  case  in  hand.' 
Then  Burwell,  bowing,  left  the  room. 


''  ■(■■»  I'm* 


k 


And 

Was  hi 

Hope 

In  Amh 
Thou^ 

Some  tw 
Rounc 

The  Indi 

Thebc 

For  all  w 

From  ( 

There  Eo^ 

Yefc  acfc 

-A-n  IndiaJ 

Their  ii 

Swift  on  tJ 

Yefc  coo] 

An  iron  wi 

Seemed ; 

The  King's 

-A  major 

'Twas  said 


MJg   ons  BAND. 

^And  in  five  minutes' time        '^  . 

Honeys  "  "*  "»<"»  Q-^bec. 
Hope  hghtang  up  his  mind. 

^    ^    ,  CANTO    VIII 

In  Amherst'.M  quarterq   i.,         , 

^  Though  ooid^::':;,  ^^:;;  -^^ 

Some  twenty  men  of  everj "'  "'^'    - 

J'or  all  were  hardjr,  fighting  ;,^^         ' 
From  General  Amhe..t  d^^n 

There  Rogers'  tall  and  heavvfi^" 
YeUctiveasthe^oe       ^'^™'  ' 

An  Indian  fighter  from  k  youth, 
Their  implacable  foe.    .  ' 

Swift  on  the  march,  and  fierce  in  fight 
yet  cool  m  time  of  need,     ■     ^    ' 

An  iron  wiU  when  once  resolved 

!  ^"V?  \«o°»nis3ion,  too,  he  bore 
A  m^or  in  the  blues;  ' 

Twas  «aid  of  him,  an  Indian  fight 


# 


v.i,»? 


■^ 


j'irj-. 


*i  ^^4 


-"  ■  i-'it  4#,ipn, 


A-Tlli:  \^", 


184 


TUB  OPXM   UANP. 


He  never  did  refuse. 
His  band  of  rangers,  in  that  war, 

Ha  1  been  a  bulwark  sure; 
"When  Rogers  and  his  band  were  out, 

Each  hamlet  was  secure. 
No  force  or  distance  e'er  deterred, 

"When  out  upon  the  trail 
Of  French  or  Indians,  and  his  band 

Was  never  known  to*  fail. 
And  other  leaders,  too,  were  there. 

All  men  of  courage  tried, 
Clark  from  the  west,  of  Indian  fame, 
'    And  gallant  Bragg  beside. 

CANTO  IX. 
Then  .Ainherst  spake:  'Friends,  one  and 

Pray  your  attention  lend;^ 
And  Burwell,  tell  the  history,  ' 

You  told  me  of  your  friend. 
And  then,  my  friends,  may  each  revolve 

The  subject  in  his  mind: 
God  grant  that  for  these  sad  mishaps 

We  shall  a  balsam  find.' 
«A  balsam  find  !*  stout  Bragg  replied; 


f 


all, 


■ '.  >■■■ 


'm^- 


'The 

Send  fi\ 

And^ 

We'll  s>x 

And  s 

'Ah,  no, 

Each  ( 

Then  eacl 

Chaine 

Though  si 

There  h 

For  full  fii 

At  long 

'My  word 

When  p 

Long  ere  t 

To  Milbi 

To  lead  a  f 

On  the  A 

And  while 

I  Murray 

But  as  Tom 

And  let  n 


^:9. 


,  -^.L  -tJ't^tLJi^}. 


THE   OPEN   HAND.^ 


185 


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*The  balsam's  at  our  hand — 
Send  five  hundred  of  our  men, 

And  give  mc  the  command; 
We'll  sweep  that  nest  and  clear  the  spot, 

And  set  each  captive  free/ 
*Ah,  no,'  said  Amherst,  *tr        ^oos  hind 

Each  officer  with  me.' 
Then  each  looked  blank,  the  cieaty  strong 

Chained  each  and  every  hand. 
Though  strong  the  will,  yet  all  was  vain, 

There  lay  the  stern  command.     *    h; 
For  full  five  minutes  silence  reigned. 

At  length  stout  Rogers  rose:  »" 

'My  word  I  never  forfeited 

When  pledged  to  friends  or  foes. 
Long  ere  the  autumn  leaves  did  fall, 

To  Milburn  I  was  bound 
To  lead  a  force  against  our  foes 

On  the  Acadian  ground. 
And  while  a  servant  of  the  Crown, 

I  Murray  must  obey; 
But  as  Tom  Rogers  1  can  roam, 

Aud  let  niv  pleasure  sway.' 


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TUX  OPEN  HAND. 


Then  from  bis  breast  a  parchment  ili'ew, 

And  on  the  table  laid: 
*I  here  resign  my  martial  rank,  ^ 

My  military  grade. 
Now  to  Fort  Dummer  I  repair,  . 

And  ere  three  weeks  have  run, 
I  march  me  for  Maductic  fort, 

If  I  should  march  alone.' 
But  well  he  knew  that  warriors  tried 
Would  march  to  battle  by  his  side. 

CANTO  X. 
Now,  reader,  would  you  like  to  learn 

How  poor  Matilda  fared? 
Likewise  all  those  who  held  her  grief, 

And  all  her  suiTerings  shared  ? 
Well,  turn  with  me  to  where  St,  Johu's 

Smooth,  placid  waters  glide, 
On  one  of  autumn's  sunny  eves. 

Near  to  the  river  side. 
Two  ladies  wandered  by  the  tide, 

In  friendly  converse  meet. 
And  hurk  !  they  speak  the  English  tongue  , 

In  measures  low  and  sweet.  f 


i' 


Xher 

ild 

Her  Si 

Sh< 

'JVI/o 

Moa 

ify  sej 

Yon 

*  When  J 

^^«ai 
Myfiitl 
And 
And  all 

Hod 
But  at  a 

To  hi 
An  armj 

JSuch 
His  galli 

Bid  re 
My  fathe 

My  \Q^ 
Aittd  oft  I 


^♦'  ■'"  #.■', 


m 


■'."-■> 


And  I  kjs  OBij  g^iy 

uo  did  bestow  oa  me, 
Hit  at  sixteeii  my  kewt  was  .I«.t    ^ 

Aa  armjr  sergeant  woa  mjr  i,ve 
«uok  ardoat  lovo  wa,  mine.  ' 

H«  ^allaat  mien  aad  martialXm  * 

Did  round  my  heart  entwine 
My  father's  uritlfi  witi.        *'""'• 

Mv  Inv«  V  '""'™  "polled 

JMy  lore  for  one  so  low 

^•1 -»ft  bjr|,ra^or«  and  penanoo  sought 


187 


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J., 


y 


w 


.At  -^li^'f 


188 


THE   OPEN  HAND. 


My  passion  io  forego; 
But  oh,  the  flame  exhaustless  bound 

My  heart,  my  soul,  my  brain; 
With  him,  oh  !  what  intense  delight — 

"Without  him,  oh  !  what  pain.  • 
My  father's  pride  at  length  prevailed, 

He  closed  his  hea^t  and  door, 
And  on  me  laid  the  heavy  ban 

To  ne'er  behold  him  more. 
I'd  sought  and  won  the  boon  of  Wc, 

I  chose  not  wealth  or  fame; 
Far  more  to  me,  one  constant  heart, 

Than  glory's  proudest  name. 
United  to  my  soldier  boy. 

These  ten  long  years  I've  been, 
And  dearer  every  day  I  love,    ■ 

Could  but  the  heart  be  seen — . 
Muclf  rather  lean  upon  his  breast, 

Knowing  his  heart  my  own. 
Than  sit  pavilioned  gorgeously, 

Upon  a  regal  thi'ono. 
My  love  sustained  my  soldior'fi  heart, 

In  battle-field  or  cump; 


My  Iov( 
Orel 

Por  brai 

He  wi 

Of  that 

Theg) 

Promotio 

And  e' 

My  husbt 

A  majc 

And  whei 

Came  c 

The  boon 

Was  lejj 

And  here. 

It  is  the 

I^et  fortuni 

If  my  0 

Then  can  j 

From  on 

.  *Tljo  baltio  ( 
krm  Frederic,  i 


«* 


THE   OPKN   HAND. 


lU 


My  lov6  oft  healed  his  wounded  frame, 

Or  cheered  a  jjrison  damp. 

CANTO  XI. 
For  bravery  shown  at  Collin's  fight,* 

He  won  the  public  thanks 
Of  that  brave  hero  of  dear  France — 

The  gallant  Marshal  Saxe. 
Promotion  quickly  followed  this,  • 

And  e*er  two  years  did  wear, 
My  husband  dear,  my  soldier  brave, 

A  major's  rank  did  bear. 
And  when  to  seek  tjiese  distant  wilds. 

Came  orders  from  our  Kin£;, 
The  boon  I  sought  and  did  obtain. 

Was  leave  to  follow  him; 
And  here,  or  in  our  own  dear  France, 

It  is  the  same  to  me, 
Let  fortune  smile,  or  fortune  frown. 

If  my  own  lord  I  see.     ' 
Then  can  I  sympathy  withhold 

From  one  whose  love,  like  mine, 

*Tho  battle  of  Coll  In  was  fouglit  between  the  Prussfnns  under  the 
lurcat  Frederic,  and  tho  Fioiicli  und  Austrinns. 


-^ 


iM 


TUG  OHEJI  ITANI** 


Is  trae  and  faithful  as  tlte  sun 

That  in  the  heayefi  shines. 
Yes !  such  a  heart,  such  stit^ngtb  of  mind. 

Such  courage  you  dfeplay, 
The  wisest,  "best  of  woman-kind^ 

Beside  me  stands*  this  S&f, 
And  our  fair  friend,  our  Mary  dear,. 

Her  face  a  tale  doth  show; 
I  would  give  half  my  husband's  fame^. 

To  ease  hut  half  ber  woe. 
And  yet  at  times,  a  smile  o'erspreads 

That  pale  hit  lovely  fece,  - 
A  smile  that  tells  of  hope  1[ind  lore, 
A  token  of  God's  grace." 

CANTO  xn. 

Matilda  answered:  *^Lady  iair,, 

The  strength  that  leads  iis  through. 
Is  firm  reliance  on  oijr  God, 

Whose  promises  are  true. 
And  this  He's  promised  in  Jm  word,  * 

To  grant  a  victory; 
And  as  our  need  in  trials  is. 

That  ISO  our  strength  shall  be.. 


'Twas 
Whe 
'Twas< 
And 
And  mj 
That 
For  if  h 

I  knoi 

With  wo 

Atlen 

'Great  h( 

On  wh 

*Ah ,  lad, 

Death 

And  whei 

God's  { 

Then,  pra 

And  cla 
J'or  life,  a 

.     Soon  wi 
'I'm  happj 

Kobort's 
*My  husbai 


.3,™.*"  "^nd  was  flame, 
^^as  tha  aosteined  me  when  mv  ».  .. 

And  dearest  friendawr^lT'"'^ 

That  cheen  my  heart  fw-    •  il!     ' 
For  if  he  lives,  or  JfJ^  J^^' 

^Iknowthat'aSifrt;-    "'' 
With  wender  Bobert's  lady  gazed 

At  length  made  thi,  ^jf 
'Great  heavens !  wereTi^ 
.^On  What  conldn,'"^""'-'"^  «*«*«' 

^ealSf^nieeMhe"^  T'  ^^  •""-««' 

Andwhen"':tSur:rr;rh . 

Ood's  p«,mises  a«  s„T  ""' 

S.hTi""^  ?'«'«'«*  state,' 
Bobort's  fair  Udy  said,  '      "     . 

%  husband's  love  is  all  I  „eed. 


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IM 


Tttfi  OPfiK   DAMP. 


In  it  my  mind  id  stayed. 
The  clouds  that  o'er  the  future  hang^ 

His  love  can  cast  away; 
His  presence  turoB  a  night  of  gloom 
To  pleasure's  radiant  day.' 

CANTO    XIII. 
They  thus  discoursing  ileare^  the  fort# 

The  sentinel  at  his  post 
I)id  pass  his  roundsj  whilst  ruund  about 

Was  seen  a  motley  host; 
For  Hartel  on  the  chiefs  preya^ed 

To  Quebec  forward  on 
All  captives  in  the  northern  forts, 

By  route  of  the  St«  John. 
And  Blacksnake's  mind  was  darker  still, 

Revenge  deep  in  his  heart; 
And  Robert's  power  restrained  the  same- 

Gl^hat's  why  he  longed  to  part. 
So^xus'  absence  too,  had  helped 

To  ease  his  foes  of  dread, 
His  warriors'  silence  of  his  fate. 

Made  most  believe  him  dead. 
And  letters  signed  by  Montcalm's  hand, 


To  I 

That  h. 

,  ind 

j'or  thr 

,   To  ^i 

To  glut 

Appe; 

He  had 

.  Thew 

Whilst  h 

Of  Ro 

-A-nd  thus 

In  mill 

(^11  kn^vi 

Was  inl 

*I  leave  to 

This  ska 

And  'tis  tl 

Tlmt  the 

;Where  are 

/At  prese 

[The  Englisl 

My  lady 


■    ^  ''-X   i      '  ,^, 


To  Hartel  ordera  bbrW  . 

That  he  ^„3th„n7  to  Quebec. 

'or  three  long  mohths  h]a  r>kti.r,„.  u 
.  3^0  find  a  fitting  time;    '         '  '"''' 

To  glut  his  hate  and  wicked  luri- 
Appeared  to  him  no  crime       * 

ile  had  arranged  that  fierce  Blaoksn«t„ 
Of  r\'  ^r*^  '^'  «*Pti^«  meek 

(All  knbw  thkt  Roberfc^s  mb.^-  / 
Wasinferioi.to^^ffl;^;^'''''^''^ 

Ileaveto-mor«,wforQ„;bep. 
And  vT'""*'°^''*':^»«  know, 

ilmt  the  captives  also  go.' 
.  WHere  are  the  captives  ?'  R„k    i     . 

'AlpresentnoneThLr"'^"'''^ 

I    ^/ «dy  loves  them  dear; 

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is* 


194 


TUf  OPBN   HAND. 


As  sisters  bound  by  friendship's  tie 

My  wife  and  they  appear, 
And  for  our  sakesj  pray  grant  this  boon, 

To  let  them  tarry  here.'        , 
*The  orders  from  Montcalm  are  prompt,' 

This  Hartel  then  did  say, 
*That  we  should  send  the  captives  on, 
^  We  dare  not  disobey. 
And  if  I  do  not  grant  your  -wish, 

The  fault  is  none  of  mine,^ — 
And  in  the  morning  I'll  expect 

The  captives  you'll  resign.' 

CANTO    XIV. 
Stout  Robert  dared  not  question  this, 

By  stern  discipline  bound. 
But  slightly  bowed,  and  doflfed  his  hat. 

And  slowly  left  the  ground. 
Young  Mary  Hanson  and  her  charge, 

George  Milburn's  daughter  young. 
Met  Robert  as  he  passed  the  gate, 

The  child  towards  him  ran; 
For  really  kind  was  this  brave  inan. 

And  gentle  to  the  weak, 


And 

Wh 

'Twas 

His 

The  m 

Too 

Her  wc 

For 

Of  Har 

Toth 

*And  m 

Thisl 

Succeed 

This  I 

With  pai 

And  a] 

In  fearful 

Of  the 

Not  so  M 

She  cal 

She  knew 

Then  w 


^0iu^ 


»HE  OPEW  UAND. 

't1  hen  r  T'  ''"^  ^«  «'»-k 

ffi!  1  r     '  ^''"*'*'  P-^d  the  door 
His  lady  qnick  did  any  ^'^' 

T„r^t^'^''«'^"«''andwore- 
Too  8oon  she  learned  why  ' 

■For  she  had  heard  before,  ' 

10  the  Walloostook  shore. 

•And  must  this  vile  Oono J- 
TJiJc  I,  Canadian  beast.  * 

Th,s  base  and  cruel  man. 

Succeed  in  this  infernal  plot,  " 

lins  base,  infamous  plan?'       \^     ' 

WW  CANTO  XV 

Sfn  .?^  ^"'^  ^«'  bosom'swelled 

In  fearful  dread  of  the  rising  3„„. 
Of  the  approaching  day. 

Not  so  Matilda  passed  the  night. . 
She  cahnly  heard  tfie  tale- 

Then  what  would  grief  avail  ? 


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S  rt?v  J' 


teSt- 


'%■■ 


id^ 


ifiRSOPBN  ttkSti 


Soxlixus'  brother  and  the  chiefs 

Agreed  to  keep  the  boy, 
Which,  When  the  plotting  cavil  knew, 

Did  lessen  half  their  joy. 
Rofeift's*  fair  lady  cfuick  did  ^nd^ 

To  tell  the  Eagle  Eye, 
Who'  stoutly  did  deny  the  right, 

And  Haribel  did  defy. 
But,  when  next  morning's  opening  ray 

Of  beauteous  Sol  did  shine, 
Hartel  appeared  in  martial  dress 
.  As  Colonel  of  the  line. 
And  oi*deii*ed  all  the  troop^  to  armS; 

And  chiefs»and  braves  were  there 
Who  did  acknowledge  for  their  chief 

The  mighty  Peter  Bear. 
When  all  was  ready,  Hartel  s'pokei, 

And  signed  with  rising  hand: 
*As  your  superior  officer. 

The  captives  I  demand.' 
The  females  heard  those  accents  stern; 

No  pen  could  e'er  describe 
The  different  feelings,  different  pains, 


J)ear  ] 

At 

%ch 

And 

Yes,  tc 

That 

J'rom  ^ 

FronJ 

Such  w{ 

Shea 

Each  lin 

Npt  S( 

She  caln 

Of  Ha 

That  did 

And  ve 
But  not  0 

I'^or  we 
Every  em 

His  trai 

Young  Ed 


By  iirhich  their  hearts  were  w.j 
»ear  reader,  did  ,„,  neveTZ  "''• 

Eal ::?:' s^** '''-^'«  ■ 

A   ^!      '  *°*^  likewise  pierced  th.  u     . 
^  And  bone  and  marn,w  fooT  '''''''^ 

leMones  thai  bowed  the  soul  to  earth 
That  seemed  life  drops  to  wrL        ' 

S'-om  everrebre  of  the  heart!     ^ 
«,  ™  """""^  ''^'"^  and  string 
Su^  was  Mar,  Hanson's  st^-  . 
She  as  a  statue  stood, 

Each  hmbifa  office  did 'refuses 

Not  so  Matilda's  mood; 
She  calmly  smiled,  vet  met  ih.    ■, 

That  did  extinguish  every  hope. 

But  iris^r-'' '" '^^"'^^ 

^^orweluSre^cear^-^' 

Ev^y  emotion,  every  thought 
-lis  traitorous  heart  did  feel 

°™?  Edwm  earnestly  did  plead 


197 


-  i^.i 


JCi, 


198 


TUB   OPIN  HAND. 


To  share  the  captive's  woe; 
But  all  in  vain;  the  chiefs  would  not 

Consent  to  let  him  go. 
Then  unto  Hartel  thus  he  spake; 

*As  sure  as  life  is  thine, 
We  meet  again,  and  then,  beware ! 

The  victory  shall  be  mine. 
Though  but  a  boy,  I  pledge  my  word, 

To  bind  me  when  a  man. 
In  peace  or  war  no  time  or  truce 

Shall  save  you  from  my  hand.' 
*Go,  prating  boy,'  then  Hartel  says — 
*  What  do  you  know  of  warriors*  ways?' 

CANTO   XVII. 
A  stalwart  warrior,  Edwin's  friend. 

Then  led  him  from  the  spot. 
He  was  one  of  Soxlixus'  men. 

Whom  Edwin's  father  fought. 
*Be  not  cast  down,  my  Eagle  Eye, 

The  Frenchman's  plans  shall  fail; 
Before  to-morrow  noon,  there  will 

Bo  men  upon  his  trail. 
But  let  not  Blacksnako  think  it  so, 


Be  J 

Andfo 
Men 
Then  b 
The 
Was  to 
And 
Then  Ec 
Whoi 
With  res 
TheC 
She  was 
For  su 
To  be  alll 
To  any 
Thus  by  s 
Which 
Proximate 
And,  ag 
So  Mary  tl 
And  non 
Awaiti:ig  t 
In  hor  tc 


mm^^ 


^ 


And?""''"*'  ^'''''  «»«'  '^i'e. 

Was  to  gain  the  camn  heM  h.i    ^  . 

And  stout  Soxlixu'  ta      ''''  '"  ''"•"• 
Then  Edwin  to  hi,  mother's  side 
WJk>  stood  prepared  to  me^t.   ' 

The  Chnstian's  solace  sweet. 

To  be  allured  to  any  pitch, 
To  any  fate  resigned. 

^i\?^,^"*«  »»'«ht7.  secret  laws 
Which  we  cannot  explain 

Proximate  minds,  the  feeli„'    take 

And.  against  our  wills,  reSa^' 

So  Mary  the  same  spirit  ^ugTt""  .    ^ 

And  nearly  passive  stands 
Awa.t.g  eiU  she  should  he  'laced 

in  hor  totjientor's  hands. 


186. 


-I  '^^%m*'f 


m 


;4Wx 


^0  m*  oraif  UAVi). 

CANTO  XVIII. 
Ah !  wi^o  can  paint  the  parting  scene 

Of  friends  so  strongly  bound  ? 
And  warmer,  kinder,  truer  friends 

Than  these,  ^ere  never  found. 
The  shortest  parting  of  true  friends 

Will  ever  give  great  pain; 
Then  what  the  feelii^gs  of  such  friends 

That  ne'er  shall  meet  again  ? 
Por  Robert's  lady's  tender  form 

Was  parried  from  the  sppt; 
Her  mind  and  frame  o'efwhelmed  with  grief, 

Such'  was  her  wretched  lot. 
No  fond  adieux,  no  parting  kiss, 

But  slowly  to  the  strand, 
Where  two  canoes,  with  Hartel's  train. 

Soon  bore  them  from  the  land. 
Four  sinewy  arms  in  pach  canoe, 

propelled  her  swift  along; 
Those*little  barks,  as  things  of  life. 

Clove  through  the  current  strong. 
Those  light  boats,  made  of  strong  birch  bark. 

Lilfc  s,oa  gulls  cloy^  the  tide; 


£ach 

An 

The  a 

An( 

The  hi 

In 

Thewi 

Wou 

Soon  as 

Or  sa 

And  as 

When 

So  Edwi 

And  I 

Sometim< 

Would 

As  by  SOI 

The  vei 

At  length 

Menona 

And  I  reti 

On  thos 

He  sat  hin 


:.,^i%@ 

*^m 


p      ,  *  ***  OPJMf  HAND. 

-liie  basg  and  aalmn«        , 
Or  saw  the  rsri-     ^^*"®  """"'J. 

Heaaf  fc-  ^ '"'^^  «»  dear.' 
'  '•*  ^"^-  ^<""'  beneath  a  .hade 


201 


202 


SUB  oran  IIA!f9. 


Close  by  the  water  side, 
And  as  they  passed,  Blacksnake's  keen  eye 

The  little  hero  spied; 
Then  quick  he  laid  his  paddle  down^ 

And  quicker  seized  his  gun. 
But  ere  his  hand  did  touch  the  look, 

A  stone  was  swiftly  flung 


With  force;  with 


and  true  aim 


vigor 

The  little  missile  flew,       ^ 
And  struck  him  fairly  on  the  neck. 

His  balance  overthrew; 
His  gun  and  he  did  kiss  the  stream. 

And  ere  again  he  rose, 
The  Eagle  Eye  was  bounding  far 

Beyond  the  reach  of  foes. 

CANTO   XIX. 
His  mother's  eye  had  caught  the  scene. 

And  in  her  heart  arose 
A  holy  hope  that  God  would  yet 

Rescue  them  from  their  foes. 
Long  ere  the  sun  the  zenith  gained. 

Our  hero  had  retraced 
His  steps  and  stood  among  the  tribe 


Inh 

At  leng 

Aloe 

That  fil 

Hek 

Menona 

And  i 

Beyond 

A  vefi 

There  sa 

Them 

And  Eag 

The  la 

•Well,  be 

*Andh 

Touch  nol 

But  bri 

We  will  I 

Or  how 

His  eyes  i 

Such  st; 

But  yet  h( 


«         run  OPKM  HAMD. 

In  his  old  wonted  place. 
At  length  Menona's  fom  he  spied; 

A  look  the  warrior  gave 
That  filled  young  Edwin's  heart  with  hope, 

He  knew  that  all  was  safe. 
Menona  signed,  and  ho  obeyed, 

And  soon  they  gained  a  space 
Beyond  the  fort,  a  leafy  shade; 

A  veherated  place. 
There  sat  Soxlixus  with  the  chief. 

The  mighty  Peter  Bear,  .  a  .^^  j 

And  Eagle  Eye  arrived  in  time 

The  latt«r's  words  to  hear: 
'Well,  be4t  so,'  the  chief  replied^ 

*And  hurry  on  the  track, 
Touch  not  one  hair  on  Hartel's  head. 

But  bring  the  captives  back.* 

CANTO  XX. 
We  will  not  pause  to  paint  the  scene, 

Or  how  Soxlixus  felt; 
His  eyes  and  lips  seemed  both  on  fire, 

Such  strong  emotions  felt.  •  ^ 

But  yet  he  simply  kissed  the  boy,     ., 


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'¥^' 


204 


THS  OPm  BAHlk 


And  said,  'I  all  do  know> 
In  one  short  hour  be  prepared 

To  chase  your  direst  foe.* 
Had  India's  gold,  or  brightest  gems 

Been  laid  at  Edwin^s  feet, 
It  could  not  cause  one  half  the- joy, 

Or  such  emotions  sweet. 
No,  never  in  Uis  happiest  days 

Had  hope  appeared  so  bright; 
Now  he  should  as  a  warrior  move. 

And  as  a  warrior  fight. 
Could  you  have  seen  his  stripling  form, 

And  marked  his  daring  eye, 
You'd  say,  great  courage  such  as  his,  * 

No  foe  could  him  deny. 
Nor  will  we  try  to  paint  his  thoughts. 

Dear  reader,  pray  forgive, 
We'll  just  pursue  in  humble  way. 

The  simple  narrative. 

CANTO   XXI. 
Thus  long,  full  long,  before  'twas  night, 

Another  bark  did  pour 
Her  rapid  way  up  the  fair  stream; 


Thr( 

^Twas 

Noc 

fiis  mi 

la  hi 

A  pas9( 

*The 

Had  au 

Pull) 

Menona 

A  wa 

Already 

His  D 

Soxlixtii 

Hist] 

And  eve 

His  u 

And  Ed 

Didp 

Thus  lik 

Didfl 


'Twas 


ni 


•^^P^' 


mat  OPBK  flAiRii. 

TKtee  warriors  brave  she  bore. 
^Twas  stout  Soxlixus  did  lier  guide. 

No  change  was  in  his  mieu; 
His  mind  resolved,  ao  passion's  trace 

In  his  dark  face  was  seen; 
A  pas9er-by  might  well  have  said, 

^They're  out  for  fish  or  game," 
Rad  nut  their  speed  and  headlong  course 

Fully  belied  the  same. 
Menona  paddled  in  the  bow, 

A  warrior  brave  but  young; 
Already,  poets  of  his  tribe 

His  msgrtial  praises  sung. 
SoxlixtL%'  sister's  son  was  he. 

His  true  and  constant  friend. 
And  ever  on  the  red  war  path 

His  uncle  did  attend; 
And  Edwin's  slight  and  feeble  arm 

Did  ply  the  paddle  too; 
Thus  like  a  courser  at  full  speed, 

Did  fly  the  light  oanoa. 

i  CANTO  xxn. 

^Twas  night !  and  fair  the  gentle  mooB 


0 


2oe 


THfi  OPES  ILAN0. 


Swept  through  the   vaulted  sky; 
Yet  oft  seemed  sad  at  sight  of  crime, 

That  loud  for  blood  does  cry. 
And  on  a  gently  rising  ground,  ^    . 

.Through  which  a  streamlet  flows, 
Blacksnakc  resolved  to  pass  the  night, 

But  not  to  seek  repose; 
For  Hartel  reasoned  in  his  mind, 

To  separate  the  twain 
Would  remove  all  hope  from  the  younger 

And  his  she  would  remain. 
Hartel,  *tis  plain  you  never  knew 
The  heart  of  an  English  lady  true.       ^ 
*Take  thou  the  heart  of  the  Open  Hand/ 

Were  HarteUs  orders  brief, 
*And  act  your  will,  but  touch  not  li^e. 

Such  are  my  orders,  chief; 
For  if  the  younger  in  her  mood, 

Refuse  to  yield  to  me. 
Ere  many  days  we'll  reach  Quebec, 

I  am  sure  of  victory.* 
But  Blacksnake  scarcely  understood ; 

Thoughts  rolling  in  his  mind 


heart. 


Were  ] 

Wei 
The  da 

The 
To  wre 

And 
Thenfi 

One 
The  sec 

Had 


Some  fo 
When 

'Look !  3 

ThebJ 

"Ihe  litth 

From  \ 

Itslftaj 

'Oh !  6 
Then  as  i 

Before 
Blacksna] 

Whon 


.V"' 


TBK  OPEN  HAND. 


^7 


\'0*' 


Were  not  akin  to  Harfcel's  thouglits,^ 

Were  of  a  fiercer  kind. 
The  day  and  time  had  naw  arrived, 

The  long,  long  wished  for  hour, 
To  wreak  his  hate  on  Open  Hand, 

And  now  he  used  his  power. 
Then  first  he  bound  her  to  a  tree. 

One  other  brave  did  aid; 
The  second  one,  by  HarteFs  wish, 

Had  also  bound  the  maid. 

CANTO  XXIII. 
Some  forty  yards  apart  they  stood. 

When  Blacksnake  thus  began: 
*Look !  3fangee  squaw,  this  is  your  child^ 

The  blood  of  Open  Hand.' 
The  little  darling  then  he  drew 

From  by  its  mother's  feet. 
Its  iKntive  wails  were  on  the  air, 

'Oh  !  save  me,  mother  sweet.' 
Then  as  a  cat  does  toss  her  prey, 

Before  she  does  it  rend, 
Blacksnake  did  toss  and  bruise  the  child. 

Who  never  did  oflfend. 


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XOB  OPBX  BAND. 


Matilda  only  hid  her  eyes, 

And  silently  did  pray 
That  death  would  quickly  send  her  child 

To  realms  of  endless  day. 
With  fiendish  glee  then  Blacksnake  laughed 

At  each  successive  fall 
Of  this  dear  child  on  the  pehhly  rock, 

Too  feeble  now  to  call; 
And  as  the  clots  of  infant  blood 

Did  deeply  dye  the  sand, 
Blacksnake  would  taste  the  same  and  cry, 

*The  blood  of  Open  Hand !' 
The  other  warrior  viewed  the  scene, 

Nor  moved  he  from  the  spot, 
Nor  strove  to  share  Blacksnake's  revenge. 

And  interfered  not. 

CANTO  XXIV. 
And  how  does  gentle  Mary  fare, 

This  cruel,  cruel  night? 
Deprived  of  liberty  and  friends, 

Deprived  of  every  right. 
Hartel  was  ever  by  her  side; 

Entreaties,  threats  and  prayers 


She 

nedi 

Scei 

She  di( 

Mati 

She  coi 

Now 

Life  coi 

Of  B 

At  leng 

His  p 

He  cut  i 

The^ 

*Now  yi< 

Or  for 

Your  an^ 

T#n 

His  arms 

With^ 

Her  hand 

•  And  n( 

*I^  vain  I 


I    ^- 


•> 


mH  OP£N   HAKjP.     • 

'^yere  used  ia  vain,  to  ail  of  which 

She  answered  but  with  tears. 
jTbe  darkness  veiled  from  her  view 

Scenes  passing  by  her  side; 
She  did  not  see  the  cruel  way 

Matilda's  daughter  died; 
She  could  Diot  see  its  brains  and  blood, 

Now  sprinkled  on  the  sand; 
Life  could  not  long  sustain  the  blows 

Of  Blacksnake's  bloody  hand. 
At  length  the  Frenchman's  patience  wore, 

His  passions  urged  hinj  on; 
He  cut  the  bands  that  bound  her  feet. 

The  withes  of  hazel  strong. 
*Now  yield  thee,  maid  of  the  soft  dark  eye, 

Or  force  I  will  employ; 
Your  angel  face,  and  seraph  form, 

TmI night  I  will  enjoy.' 
His  arms  around  her  slender  waist,  . 

With  vigor  th^n  were  thrown. 
Her  hands  were  bound  by  cruel  bands, 
•  And  none  to  save  her,  none. 
'In  vain  are  prayers,  in  vain  are  cries,' 


20^ 


» ." 


-^" 


am 


TUB  OPEN   HAND. 


This  villain  then  did  say, 
*Not  God  or  man  shall  save  you  now, 

For  once  I'll  have  my  way.* 
Harfcel,'  beware  !  an  angry  eye 
Does  now  your  hellish  actions  spy. 

CANTO  XXV. 
The  maiden  with  a  piercing  shriek, 

Sank  swooning  to  the  ground. 
And  the  next  moment,  Edwin's  knife 

The  heart  of  Hartel  found;. 
The  other  warrior,  Hartel's  friend, 

Did  rush  on  Eagle  Eye, 
But  a  bullet  from  Menona's  gun. 

Soon  taught  him  how  to  die. 
The  glittering  fire's  flickering  ray 

Did  ample  light  provide 
To  see  the  Frenchman  and  the  chief 

Lie  dying  side  by  side. 
And  round  the  other  fire,  too. 

Did  rage  a  furious  fight; 
For  there  Soxlixus  and  Blacksnake 

Were  warring  in  their  might — 
And  just  as  Blacksnake  did  his  hand 


Upon 
SoxUxu 

Like  i 
But  Blac 

And  s 
A  foe  th; 

As  the 
Young  E 

Tol;ak 
*Keep  ba 

*His*  s( 
And  such 

The  ha 
No  thougt 

As  each 
Like  serpe 

Then  ro 
Each  Urtti 

Inflictin 
At  length 
I      Proved 
Blacksnaki 
The  vici 


•^ 


THE  OPEN   HAND. 


?^ 


u 


■»*■ 


Upon  Matilda  lay, 
Soxlixus  from  the  thicket  sprang. 

Like  tiger  on  his  prey. 
Bat  Blacksnake  was  an  active  chief, 

And  stout  So&lixus  found 
A  foe  that  -vojld  his  valor  match. 

As  they  rr^lled  upon  the  ground. 
Younq  Edwin  and  Menona  ran 

To  take  share  in  the  fight; 
*Keep  hack,  my  friends,'  SoxUxus  said, 

*Hi3*  scalp  is  mine  by  right.' 
And  such  a  fight,  by  the  slender  light 

The  half  spent  fire  threw. 
No  thought  of  mercy  in  their  hearts, 

As  each  their  long  knife  drew; 
Like  serpents  round  each  other  twined. 

Then  rolled  upon  the  ground — 
Each  ^tting,  thrusting  with  his  knife. 

Inflicting  many  a  wound. 
At  length  Soxlixus*  better  skill, 

Preyed  that  the  task  was  done, 
Blacksnake's  heart's  blood  did  stain  his  knife. 

The  victory  was  won. 


( 


^12 


THE  OPEJf   HAND. 


"  CANTO  xxvr. 

The  other  Indian,  Blacksnake's  friend. 

Remained  upon  the  gj:ound-— 
Tl^e  seat  he  took  when  his  work  was  done, 

When  the  captives  first  were  hound. 
When  all  was  o*er,  the  fire  blazed. 

Piled  high  with  wood  anew, 
And  on  the  top,  in  fragments  torn, 

^  Was  Blacksnake's  light  canoe. 
A  hasty  council  formed  of  three. 

For  Edwin,  in  their  eyes, 
Did  stand  as  chief,  and  well  he  knew 

His  feelings  must  disguise. 
He  just  unloosed  his  mother's  hands. 

One  tender  kiss  exchanged, 
Then  took  his  seat  and  smoked  in  turi>; 
,    And  thus  they  did  arrange 
That  all  the  stores  which  Hartel  bore,       ♦ 

Likewise  his  light  canoe,  , 

Should  be  possessed  by  Blacksnake's  friend, 

Should  ho  consent  to  go 
Far  from  the  tribe,  another  home. 

And  kindred,  friends,  provide. 


He  did 
He  h 
*Novv,  ]V. 

*And 
Meet  in 

My  to 
You  kno 

And  si 
If  you  di 

My  gu 
lie-  siglterc 

The  sto 
With  his  ; 

In  futu 
Then  quic 

And  soc 
Till  fainto] 

O'ersti] 

Soxlixus  SI 
Which  \ 

Whilst  Ed^ 
The  plac 


m 


'•r 


••♦i 


■^• 


tHB    OPEN   HAND. 


21^ 


He  did  consent,  as  filacksnake*s  Mend, 

He  had  but  few  beside. 
*Now,  Merino,  go  !*  So'xlixus  said, 

*And  let  us  ne'er  again 
Meet  in  the  tribe  or  on  these  shores; 

My  tongue  moves  riot  in  vain. 

r  t 

You  know  a  lie  stains  not  my  lips, 

And  should  we  over  m^eet, 
If  you  disclose  V/hat  passed  this  night,' 

My  gun  or  knife  shall  speak.* 
He-  si^eyd  his  willingness,  and  moved 

The  stores  without  delay; 
With  his  Micmac  brothers,  Menno  wilt 

In  future  ever  stay. 
Then  quickly  did  his  paddle  ply. 

And  soon  was  lost  to  sight. 
Till  fainter  rose  his  paddle  sound 

O'er  stillness  of  the  night. 

CANTO   XXVII.    ' 
Soxlixus  sat  and  washed  his  wounds', 

Which  were  many  but  not  deep; 
I  Whilst  Edwin  and  iSTchona  dug 

The  place  of  Hartel's  sleep; 


':•< 


*  i 


*M. 


214 


THE   OPEN    IIAI»». 


They  with  their  paddles  clove  the  aand. 

Close  by  the  water  side; 
An  end  befittinjg  of  their  deeds 

By  the  Walloostook  tide. 
First  on  the  bottom  Haitel  lies, 

And  Blacksnake  on  hia  breast^ 
Their  hopes,  revenge  and  wicked  plots^ 

Forever  there  must  rest. 
Sbxlixus*  face  no  longer  wore 

Expression  late  so  wild. 
But  met  the  females  as  they  knelt 

Close  by  the  murdered  child  • 
Matilda  took  his  proffered  hand^ 

A  tear  stood  in  his  eye. 
This  warlike  child  of  nature  felt 

The  kindred  sympathy. 
*W"e  now  return  to  our  pleasant  fields, 

Oh,  wife  of  Open  Hand, 
O'er  which  your  son  shall  bear  the  rule, 

When  he  becomes  a  man. 
I'll  train  him  in  the  paths  of  war — 

Of  fishing  and  the  chase; 
The  greatest  chief  he  will  become. 


Tha 

And  n 

The 

And  aJ 

Mus 

r  am  y 

Just 

A  lie  h 

Of  n 

But  stil 

He  w 

Nor  tell 

For  f( 

Their  li^ 
From 
Some  for 

Where 
And  all  < 

Withir 
Sweet  lu; 

Free  fi 
Once  moi 


Till   OPEN   IIAJ^Di 

That  ever  led  our  race. 

< 

And  now  Blacksnake  and  HarteFs  gone, 

They  were  your  direst  foes; 
And  all  who  beek  your  further  harm 

Must  share  the  fate  of  those* 
[  am  your  friend — »my  course  I'll  run 

Just  as  I  have  begun; 
A  lie  has  never  stained  the  lips 

Of  my  honored  father's  son/ 
But  still  the  selfish  thought  prevailed, 

He  would  not  give  her  joy, 
Nor  tell  her  that  her  husband  lived, 

For  fear  he'd  lose  the  boy. 

CANTO   XXVIII. 
Their  light  canoe  Menona  brought 

From  where  they  first  did  land, 
Some  forty  rods  below  the  spot 

Where  now  the  party  stand. 
And  all  embark, — the  little  corpse 

Within  its  mother's  arms; 
Sweet  lump  of  clay,  you're  happy  now, 

Free  from  all  earthly  harms. 
Onco  more  returning  to  the  fort, 


215 


\ 


216 


TRIi  OPi'il  BAiri). 


Adown  the  fair  St.  John, 
Theiveil  of  night  is  o'er  them  spread, 

Yet  still  they  paddle  on. 
And  just  as  daylight  faintly  shoire 

Upon  the  hills  around,' 
They  landed  on  a  sacred  spot— 

The  Indian  burying  ground. 
Rude  were  the  implemiBntg  they  used,^ 

To  dig  the  narrow  bed, 
In  which  to  lay  the  llttliB  child' 

Beside  the  Indian  dead. 
No  choir  to  chant^  the  funeral  psalm,^ 

No  coffin  bound  itsbteast,' 
But  wrapt  in  bark,  the  darling  takes 

Its  everlasting  rest. 
Ah !  ye  who  are  blest  by  civil  laws, 

And  feel  the  social  charm 
6f  kindred  hearts  when  in  distress. 

That  sorrow-healtng  balm — 
Have  not  your  heart-strings  oft  been  wrung, 

While  standing  at  the  grave 
6f  those  for  whom  you  willingly 

Would  give  your  life  to  save? 


Ah!  t 

Of 

Andfi 

Bec« 

Andth 

Her 

Do  kno 

With 

They  ki 

On  hi 

But  woi 

Fortl 

And  tho5 

When 

Bo  hold  I 

Foreve 

And  yet  J 

Thougl] 

For  all  on 

Except 

And  grief 

The  floo 

But  Matild 


*» 


THE  OPEN  HAND. 

Ah!  then  you  felt  the  soothing  power 
.  ^^  *he  sympathetic  tear, 
And  fnend3  you  ever  loved  before 

Became  then  doubly  dear. 
And  ttose  who've  studied  nature's  depths 
Her  deep  mysterious  laws,  ^     ' 

^"^"7  ^-^t^o  effect  e'er  rose 
Without  a  prior  cause.  . 

They  know  that  man-rough  cruel  man 
On  his  own  might  depends;  ' 

But  woman's  heart  fox^veryelrns     . 

.„^7  *«  Wathy  of  friends.  *' 

And  those  that  drop  the  kindly  tear. 

When  sorrow's  clouds  do  lower, 

Do  hold  a  warm  place  in  her  heart 
Forever  from^that  hour.  ' 

And  yet  MatUda  ne'er  despai^d. 
Though  deep  her  heart  was  wr^n<r         m 

^  E,^  7  r"*  to  her  was  gone     ^' 
Except  her  noble  son.  ' 

Thf  f !.  ^''^  '"""*»«  ««'»'*  be  staid 
The  flood  gates  will  o'erOow  ' 

But  Matilda's  heart  in  secret  hissed 


21T 


'■0.4-: 


'it. 

ft 


^ 


21^ 


THS  OP»r  HAND. 


The  hand  that  gave  tlie  blow. 
God's  ruling  hand,  in  mercy  shbwn^ 

She  plainly  could  perceive, 
And  in  his  word,  his  power  and  grace. 

She  firmly  did  believe. 
The  friendship  shown  by  those  rough  hearts 

That  now  around  her  stood, 
Their  timely  aid  in  the  pressing  hour, 

Was  it  not  the  work  of  God?  ^ 
Thus  meek  religion|s  holy  wings 
Soar  high  above  all  earthly  things. 

CANTO   XXIX. 
Each  one  that  knows  the  human  heart, 

Or  reads  the  human  mind. 
Knows  well  how  different  are  the  thoughts 

And  traits  they  sometimes  find. 
Thus  habit  reconciles  to  most 

Or  every  bloody  deed, 
Enabling  us  soon  to  perform 

What  once  we'd  weep  to  read. 
Thus  Robert,  used  to  scenes  of  bloody 

Did  only  smile  ai^d  say, 
'The  king  another  servant's  lost, 


•  #•' 


■c 

I6-. 


"  f^'i  ■/■'?'>|"/ 


w- 


n-f 


TJ 

And 

H( 

Some 

Th 

Thej, 

Foi 

Beep 

For 

Nonec 

'    Bid 

And  hi 

Soxl 

ButfeT 

Tol€ 

Or  why 

Orh( 

He  was 

Few( 

Of  thosi 

He'd 

The  sole 

And  0 


*j-'  *, 


.^*y. 


ZHK  OPEN   BAND. 


219 


B 


.h%i 


its 


jyt,^ 


f*.* 


That  was  not  worth  his  pay.'  ^^-  -    -   » 
And  his  sweet  lady  in  her  joy — 

Her  dear  loved  friends  to  see, 
Some  days  elapsed  ere  she  asked  to  what 

They  owed  their  liberty. 
The  joyous  heart  of  pleasure  quaffed, 

For  all  she  loved  was  there. 
Deep  pleasures  ever  are  but  brief, 

For  sorrows  all  must  share.  - 
None  of  the  tribe,  save  Peter  Bear,  ^  ' 

Did  ever  learn  the  tale — 
And  his  oonsent  was  gained  before 

Soxlixus  left  the  vale. 
But  few  the  soldiers  of  the  fort     ^  4#h  • 

To  learn  the  cause  e'er  tried. 
Or  why  they  had  returned  again. 

Or  how  that  Hartel  died. 
He  was  not  loved,  and  little  known, 

Few  oared  to  know  his  end ; 
Of  those  that  kept  Maductic  fort. 

He'd  not  a  single  friend. 
The  soldiers  too,  had  other  views,         h^^^ 

And  other  ends  to  meet. 


rs^ 


i^K 


ti-i,(t^ 


..Jv.. 


220 


fiit^OPKK  HAND. 


For  selfish  aims  are  paramount, 

Beyond  all  thing  most  sweet. 
They  felt  secure  from  all  their  foes,  * 

Pleasure  supremely  reigned; 
For  Rohert  knew  each  as  a  friend. 

And  discipline  restrained. 
And  love  is  potent  everyi^here — 

On  land  and  on  the  sea.  aw^ 

Where  e'er  there's  youth  of  either  sex, 

There  love  is  sure  to  be. 
And  those  young  gallants  of  fair  ♦France, 

Obeying  nature's  laws, 
Soon  learned  to  love  the  forest  nymphs. 

And  soon  the  dusky  squaws. 
CANTO  XXX. 
The  Jesuit  father,  BeLambert, 

Consent  had  given  round; 
Already  several  couples  were       <^^  ^ 
-    In  matrimony  bound. 
And  gay  and  free  they  happy  lived, 

Contentment  was  their  lot. 
It  seemed  they  had  their  native  land 

And  former  scenes,  forgot. 


AFi 

Hi 

And] 

Hi] 

Thee 

A^ 

Bidw 

Anc 

Long] 

His 

Till  Re 

Reso 

The  ch 

Relu( 

And  on 

She\ 

But  fat( 

The  dari 


* 


•s 


4» 


't  ?  i. 


...    1; 


IW  OPIH  lUKB. 

A  Frenchman's  heart  fa  always  gay 
His  mind  is  apt  to  range.       ^  ^' 

And  none  like  he  so  quick  to  suit 

Hxni^lf  to  every  change. 
The  ensign  of  stout  Kobert's  corps 
_A  gay  and  gaUant  man, 

Did  woo  the  chUd  of  Peter  Bear      '" 

And  boldly  sought  her  hand 
I-OBg  had  the  chief  refused  to  yield 

His  only  daughter  dear.        ^ 

lill  Robert  for  his  ensign's  sake. 
Resolved  to  interfere 

Reluctantly  complied 

And  on  the  second  day  ^f  March,' 
She  was  to  be  his  bride. 

Ttl  f  t  "'f  *i»«d  that  day  should  be 
The  darkest  in  their  history 


221 


•S-Jif^*'' 


,  5-s-o 


/ 


■       jil>   Vili,M,'j^ 


'  »#■"■ 


p^- 


JPA.IIT   VI. 


CANTO  I.  3^ 

Again,  kind  reader,  time  has  changed, 

And  scenes  and  seasons  too, 
We  now  return  where  last  we  left 

The  friends  of  Milbam  true.  ;      - 

Cold  is  the  day,  the  fierce  north  wind 

Does  howl  on  hill  and  plain, 
Snow-flakes  in  eddying  currents  fall, 

Then  rise  and  fly  again.  ^  ^ 

But  still  a  band  of  armed  men 

"Were  seen  to  hurry  on, 
Fort  Dummer  had  the  party  left, 

Bound  for  the  fair  St.  John. 
But  little  cared  they  for  the  cold. 

Each  soldier  onward  bore, — 
And  lightly  o'er  the  snow  they  marched, 

For  each  his  snow-shoes  wore.        ■ 
Hardy,  bronze-faced  men  were  they, 

All  men  of  iron  frame: 
They'd  led  a  life  of  hardship's  toil, 


Iri\ 
Eachl 
His 

Provisj 

Thoi 

And  ro 

Hisl 

Him  to 

And 

The  lig] 

Didi 

It  was  \ 

And] 

Thus,  w 

They' 

Whose  r 

Woulc 

When  al 

His  m 

Upon  soi 

Withl 

And  in  tl 

From  ( 


TUB  OPBN   HAND. 


22S 


In  war  or  after  game. 
Each  bore  a  heavy  burden  too, 

His  leather  sack  contained 
Provisions  for  the  distant  route, 

Though  oft  they  fed  on  game ! 
And  round  the  shoulders  of  each  man, 

His  blanket  snug  would  throw, 
Him  to  protect  from  every  cold, 

And  from  the  dreary  snow. 
The  lightest  and  the  youngest  men 

Did  move  on  every  side. 
It  was  their  task  the  fires  to  raise, 

And  likewise  game  provide. 
Thus,  when  at  night  in  som^  close  swamp. 

They'd  raise  hugh  fires  clear. 
Whose  reddening  flames  and  cheerful  blaze 

Would  warm  the  atmosphere, 
When  all  around  each  would  partake 

His  meal,  then  lay  him  down 
Upon  some  boughs  laid  on  the  snow, 

With  blanket  wrapt  around.    . 
And  in  the  morn,  each  would  arise 

I'rom  off  liis  snowy  bed, 


^v\,,?-, 


y 


224 


TUB  OPSN   UAND. 


The  matin  prayer  and  then  the  meal, 

Sdch  was  the  course  they  led. 
The  party  did  consist  in  full 

Two  hundred  men  or  more; 
Each  day  they  made  a  long  advance, 

To  the  Walloostook  shore. 

CANTO    11. 
One  morn  the  leader,  (Rogers  stout,) 

To  Milburn  thus  did  say,  v, 

*  Since  old*  Fort  Dummer  we  have  left. 

This  is  the  nineteenth  day, 
And  Burwell  says  three  days  at  most 

Will  make  our  journey  end. 
Oh !  for  some  friend  within  the  fort. 

On  whom  we  could  depend. 
But  as  it  is,  our  weapons  good 

Must  tell  a  gallant  tale. 
My  motto  ever  was  ^advance,'  - 

That  motto  ne'er  did  fail. 
We  must  contrive  to  reach  their  town 

Some  hours  before  'tis  day. 
When  the  silent  hour  is  on  the  earth, 

And  all  do  sleeping  lay. 


':tt^^ 


No  qi 
Th] 

Vfh 

Georg 

Wii 

Till  tl 

An( 

*Merc; 

'Dil 

Did  pi 

Wh( 

There  i 

Inh 

Which 

Hav( 

Each  n 

Eact 

Each  0] 

Until 

George 

Hisi 

The  nig 


■■£'->tr. 


-•»vV- 


V         ^iiK  OPEN  HAND. 

No  quarter  then;  the  seed  they've  sown. 

Throughout  this  cruel  war, 
We  will  repay  with  single  stroke, 

Which  shaU  be  felt  afar/ 
George  Milbum  spake,  the  elder  heard 

With  patience  for  awhile> 
Till  the  word  *mercy'  caught  his  ear. 

And  then  did  grimly  smile. 
'Mercy  indeed,'  he  quickly  said, 

*Did  they  e'er  mercy  show  ? 
Did  pity  e'er  let  fall  an  axe. 

When  raised  to  strike  a  blow  ? 
There  seems  to  be  a  thirst  for  blood 

In  both  the  races  here, 
Which  will  continue  till  the  tribes  . 

Have  left  this  hemisphere. 
Each  male  pappoose  becomes  a  man, 

Each  female  bears  the  kind. 
Each  one  we  spare  is  work  reserved 

Until  some  future  time.' 
George  Milbum  in  deep  silence  heard; 

His  memory  did  recall 
The  night  when  those  he  loved  so  dear. 


■  if 


%    ' 


w 


:«\% 


*m 


TUS   QVm   UAND* 


f 


By  Indian  hands  did  fall. 
Perhaps  not  one  of  all  that  band 

But  what  had  lost  some  friend; 
Thus  vengeance  burned  in  every  heart, 

To  which  they  would  attend. 
And  with  this  feeling  all  press  on, 
Until  they  reach  the  fair  St.  John. 

CANTO  III. 
The  cold  north  wind  had  ceased  to  blow, 

The  sun  with  force  did  shine; 
The  first  of  March  is  sometimes  fair. 

In  this  our  northern  clime. 
And  at  Maductic  'twas  indeed 

A  very  busy  day. 
The  carnival*  was  at  its  height, 

And  all  was  grand  display. 
But  not  the  carnival  alone  * 

Caused  such  rejoicings  there; 
To-day  young  Ensign  Baudin  weds 

The  child  of  Peter  Bear. 
The  fire-water  freely  flows. 


♦  > 


w 


,1  \ 


v?*| 


..  /Oi^M.      -jl;^Mt' 


Iff 


*  In  Catholic  countries  the  feast  days  before  lent  are  called 
carnival. 


the 


Am 
The  ffi 

Fea 
Eachc 

To  s 
Kot  in 

Had 

Withoi 

And 

In  whi( 

Ther 

Andth 

Wer( 

Each  gi 

Each 

The  Ind 

Like 

But  for 

Thes 

The  fort 

Who( 

A  soldie: 

Andl 


Titfi  or^m  itATfU. 


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And  all  do  free  partake,  .*^#  1^^^ 

The  meanest  Indian  of  the  tribe    ^'^Mir 

Feasts  for  the  young  bride's  sake. 
Each  camp  and  lodge  pours  forth  its  crowd, 

To  swell  the  pomp  and  din, 
Not  in  the  memory  of  the  tribe      *"'*^ 

Had  such  rejoicings  been. 
"Without  the  fort  did  stand  a  tent, 

And  cleared  had  been  the  snow, 
In  which  both  lute  and  violin 

There  dulcet  strains  did  throw. 
And  through  the  merry  mazy  dance 

Were  love  and  mirth  displayed, 
Each  gallant  son  of  France  would  whirl 

Each  dusky  Indian  maid. 
The  Indian  youth  too,  play  their  parts, 

Like  brothers  all  they  seemed. 
But  for  the  color  of  the  skin, 

The  same  they  would  be  deemed. 
The  fort  itself  was  free  for  all 

Who  chose  to  come  or  go; 
A  soldier  served  the  eating  crowd, 

And  liquor  free  ^id  flow. 


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TUK  OPJiN  HAND. 


The  elder  warriors  of' the  tribe, 
Who  did  not  join  the  dance, 
Would  quaff  the  glass  and  plight  the  hand 
With  the  veterans  of  France. 

CANTO    IV. 
^hus  ere  'twas  night  the  deep  carouse 

Had  many  a  warrior  sent 
To  Bacchus'  land,  within  the  camp, 

Or  lodged  within  the  tent; 
And  in  the  fort  the  soldiers  too. 

No  better  fate  had  shared,  /  ^ 

For  Bacchus,  that  all-potent  ^od,    ^  #f^ 
But  few  of  them  had  spared.  " 

Yet  some  stern  braves  the  cup  despised, 

(Though  they  did  number  few,) 
Soxlixus,  and  some  three  beside. 

Refused  the  fiery  dew,  '^       " 

And  cursed  the  day  the  blue  \/aves  bore 
.  The  white  man  to  our  strand, 
Who  by  his  arts  so  soon  should  sweep 
The  Indians  from  the  land. 

CANTO   V. 
In  Robert's  house  true  quiet  reigned. 


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Although  the  ladies  viewed   ilr.n?^ 
The  sport  until  it  riotous  grew, 

But  soon  had  changed  their  mood; 
For  Robert  from  the  Jesuit  priest 

Ample  provision  drew,         * 
For  all  to  drink  and  feast  at  will. 

And  this  each  soldier  knew. 
So  when  dark  midnight's  purple  veil 

Upon  the  earth  was  thrown. 
No  sound  was  heard  unless  it  was 

The  feeble,  drunken  moan. 
And  no\f  let's  take  a  furtive  glance 

About  the  hour  of  two. 
Within  tiie  walls  of  Robert's  house, 

And  draw  a  picture  true. 
Young  Edwin  and  the  Jesuit  priest 

Are  now  both  lodgers  there, 
Matilda  passes  the  same  bed       ^ 

With  Mary  Hanson  fair. 
But  what  is  it  so  sadly  pains 
Robert's  fair  lady's  heart  ? 
Her  sleep  has  often  been  distuib^d 
By  many  a  fitful  start, 


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And  direful  visions  round  her  bed 

Her  fitful  mind  has  seen — 
At  length  her  eyelids  will  not  close, 

And  long  awake' she's  been.  -^v  t,- 

At  first  she  hears  a  rumbling  sound. 

Like  thunder  in  the  glen, 
And  then  she  fancies  'tis  the  march 

Of  military  men.  ^  m^^f^^J^' 

CANTO  yi. 

*  Awake,  my  lord!  I  plainly  hear  ^^^f^i^:^^   • 

Strange  noises  near  at  hand.' 
*0h,  no — lie  still;   'tis  but  a  sound  .op  4«^N-  f 

Made  by  some  drunken  men.'  '   itivMi*  * 

But  other  ears  had  caught  the  sound,         .  jf,,^. 

Soxlixus  soon  did  know. 
His  active  senses  never  alept,.    .U'-^t  -^f,^?  ^y  i. 

He  lieard  the  coming  foe. 
Then  to  the  open  air  ho  flew, 

And  loudly  made  resound 
The  war-crv  of  tho  Mellicites — 

The  woods  re-jgchoed  round.  ^  , 

And  Robert  quickly  on  tho  field,  -"  J^  ^- 


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*The  foe  !  the  foe  !  they  come  !*         Htife 
But  not  an  answering  bugle  note, 
^  '■  Or  rolling  of  a  drum. 
And  then  arose  a  deafening  shout, 

And  rifles  rolling  din, 
Bold  Rogers  dashed  inside  the  fort. 

And  others  followed  in. 
Good  light  was  there — a  huge  tin  lamp 

By  the  carousers  hung. 
Which  had  not  been  extinguished      • 

When  the  carouse  was  done. 
And  on  the  floor,  in  every  nook. 

The  drunken  soldiers  lay. 
Whom  Rogers*  men  did  quick  dispatch, 

Some  time  before  *twas  day. 
Another  party  in  the  town 

The  work  of  death  pursued; 
All  fared  alike — the  young  and  old 

Did  welter  in  their  blood. 
No  sex  was  spared — squaw  aud  pappoose 

Did  howl  their  death-song  then; 
'Twas  cruel  work,  but  wliat  is  worse, 

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CANTO  VII. 
No  comments  make,  kind  reader  dear, 

Those  times  are  passed  away; 
Our  ancestors  performed  the  deeds. 

Then  what  have  we  to  say  ? 
When  day  first  broke  upon  the  scene, 

The  wigwams  flamed  high; 
•Bum  not  the  fort !     N©  quarter  give  !' 

Was  Rogers*  twofold  cry. 
Softie  French  and  Indians  on  the  ice,   . 

Fast  flying  from  the  town. 
But  daylight  showed  them  to  the  foe. 

Who  soon  did  shoot  them  down, 
Soxlixus  ran  to  Robert's  house, 

In  search  of  Eagle  Eye; 
He  saw  it  was  in  vain  to  fight, 

And  wished  with  him  to  fly.  .< 

He  swiftly  ran,  unscathed  by  harm, 

And  onward  fast  he  bore, 
Until  a  bullet  pierced  his  heart. 

He  fell  at  Robert's  door. 
The  flag  of  France,  that  long  had  waved 

Proudly  o*er  fort  and  town— 


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That  flag  which  bore  the  fleur  de  lis, 

By  Rogers  was  pulled  down. 
Poor  Robert !   not  an  arm  to  strike. 

Not  one  t^  help  defend, 
Saw  at  a  glance  that  all  was  lost. 

None  able  to  contend — 
Cried  loud,  *  We  yield !'  as  Rogers'  men 

Advanced  towards  the  door; 
*  Here,  take  my  sword — I  yield  myself 

A  prisoner  of  war  '  > 

CANTO   VlII. 
Now  Milburn,  whilst  the  slaughter  raged, 

Did  search  each  wigwam  through, 
And  David  Burwell  at  his  side. 

In  vain  had  hunted  too. 
His  heart  it  almost  sank  with  dread, 

For  trace  could  not  be  found,  ' 

Although  he  knew  if  his  wife  yet  lived, 

She  was  within  the  town.  -  v*; 

"When  Robert  unto  Rogers  gave 
-    His  word,  and  said,  *  I  yield,'      ^     -^ 
Rogers  commanded,  *  Spare  each  white 


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None  were  alive  save  only  four, 

And  they  were  wounded  sore; 
While  all  around  were  strown  the  dead. 

Some  hundreds  two  or  more.    - 
Then  Robert  led  his  household  out. 

The  English  ladies  too, 
While  Rogers'  men  drew  up  in  file. 

The  captives  there  to  view. 

*  My  son !  my  wife !'  George  Milbum  cried, 

She  rank  upon  his  breast; 
Those  constant  souls  again  were  joined. 

And,  reader,  guess  the  rest. 
Old  Burwell  pressed  him  through  the  crowd, 

Till,  reaching  Mary's  side, 

*  Here,  David,  I've  redeemed  my  word. 

Now  take  her  for  your  bride.' 

CANTO  IX. 
Ah,  who  can  tell  what  each  heart  felt? 

Their  thoughts  were  iur  above 
The  power  of  language  to  describe, 

Why  need  we  talk  of  love  ? 
We  will  not  try  to  paint  a  scene 

So  far  above  our  reach,  ^ 


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Dear  reader,  you  and  I  have  felt, 

Then  let  our  feelings  teach. 
What  could  young  Edwin's  thoughts  have  been? 

Great  pleasure  mixed  with  pain; 
His  own  dear  father  by  him  stood, 

And  there  Soxlixus  slain. 
He  took  \ie  Indian's  hand  and  gazed 

Upon  him  as  he  slept, 
*My  best  of  friends,  my  truest  friend,' 

And  silently  he  wept. 
No  eye  was  dry  in  all  that  crowd 

Of  stern  and  hardy  men, 
And  Rogers  said  the  sight  was  worth  ^ 


The  trouble  o*er 


again. 
CANTO 


X. 


But  quick  we  huny  o*er  the  scene. 

For  Rogers  did  consent 
To  bury  all  the  fallen  foes. 

Before  from  thence  they  went. 
And  Edwin  earnestly  implored,. 

At  length  consent  he  found,    . 
Tliat  all  the  dead  should  be  interred  .3^1*  s,m^^^: 


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Within  the  burying  gFOund.*  ^ 

The  place  that  had  for  ages  been  ! 

The  grave-yard  of  the  dead,  _. 

Was  nearly  opposite  the  fort. 

Upon  the  eastern  side. 
And  there  the  bodies  were  conveyed, 
iibi  two  deep  pits  they  lay; 
1|^6se  French  $uid  Indians  there  shall  sleep, 
>     tfntil  the  judgment  day. 
George  Milbum  dug  Soxlixus'  grave, 

'Twas  Edwin's  hand  that  gave 
The  bark  that  served  as  winding  sheet, 

And  laid  him  in  his  grave. 
Then  turned  him  with  his  living  friends. 

And  in  his  later  years, 
The  thoughts  of  that  stout  Indian  chief 

Would  always  cause  him  tears. 

CANTO  XI. 
Three  days  did  Rogers'  band  remain, 

And  on  the  fotlrth  pursued 
Their  homeward  journey  to  the  south, 

*  The  Indians  of  tliat  period  considered  nothing  of  more  im  por- 
tance  than  to  be  buried  with  thoir  ancestors. 


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In  cheerful,  happy  mood. 
Excepting  thirty  who  remained 

To  guard  the  captured  store; 
Thus,  from  Quebec  to  St.  John's  mouth, 

The  reign  of  France  is  o'er. 
An  Indian  sledge  did  each  provide. 

And  carried  much  away. 
For  Rogers  gave  each  man  a  share 

Who  did  not  choose  to  stay. 
Three  sledges  large  were  covered  o'er. 

And  warmly,  ciosely  lined, 
To  bear  the  ladies  through  the  wilds, 

Safe  from  the  cold  and  wind. 
Four  active  men  to  draw  each  sledge 

Across  the  frozen  snow, 
The  fifth  of  March  the  party  moved 

Their  southward  route  to  go. 
Fair  Casco's  town  they  safely  reached. 

And  there  they  did  disband; 
Each  sought  his  home,  for  war  no  more 

Did  desolate  the  land. 
Cld  Burwell  there  redeemed  his  word. 

For  Mary  by  the  side 


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THE  OPEN   HANP. 


Of  David,  joined  in  wedlock  bands. 
Was  made  a  happy  bride. 

CANTO  XII. 
In  Milburn's  house  in  Casco  town^ 
The  home  where  she  was  reared, 
A  long  and  happy  peaceful  life 
by  ^t  jcouple  shared. 
|3lp^^p|died  in  fear  of  God^ 
wriiUy  oauso  can  make 
le  really  true  God-fearing  man 
His  principles  forsake. 
And  all  around  him  felt  the  warmth 

His  happy  heart  did  yield. 
As  the  s\'a*s  rays  do  cheer  the  grass. 

And  flowers  of  the  field. 
And  Robert  was  a  happier  man, 

When  he  sailed  for  his  native  land; 
His  lady  found  Matilda's  God, 
And  followed  his  command. 
And  fortune  smiled  upon  his  path — 

He  rose  in  martial  grade, 
Under  De  Vaux  in  Corsica, 
He  was  general  of  brigade 


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On  page'82,  fifth  line  from  top,  for  old  Mathla  kno^^ 
^g#ead  well  Maihia  knew.  4 

Pag«)  86, 11  th  line  from  top,  for  painted  dart,  read 
winged  dart. 

Page  72,  8tb  lino  from  bottom,  for  sauo  foe,  read-  saV' 
9ge  foe. 

Page  80, 4th  line  from  top,  for  William,  read  Mil- 
burn. 

Page  184,  bottom  line,  for  William,  roc.d  Atilburn. 

Page  186,  6th  line  from  bottom,  for  llobert,  road 
Bobert — pronounced  Bobear.  This  name  occursi  many 
limes  in  the  succeeding  pages,  and  should  read  Bobert. 

Pago  144,  for  warlike  bird,  read  warblin^bird. 

Page  155,  8th  Hue  from  bottom,  for  Old  l)uvid,   read 
and  Buvid. 
V.     Page  168,  first  line,  for  old  David,  read  Old  Burwoli; 
%  fame  page,  5th  lino  from  bottom,  for  David,  road  Bur- 

,  ,  well.  '■'■:  *'  »  ' 

Pagd  188,  2d  lino  from  top,  for  bound,  read  burned. 
Page  220,  last  lino  of  Ounto  2D,  fur  and  sjon,  retd 
and  woo. 


